Posted 07/02/24
Community Archivist
Reports to: Archives Committee Chair
Type of Position: Part-time (This is a grant-funded, contracted position). Not eligible for benefits; exempt
Hours/Schedule: 16 hours/week: Monday-Friday preferred. Schedule to be arranged.
Start Date: September 2, 2024
End Date: June 30, 2025
Compensation Range: $2,000 to $2,400 per month.
Location: 415 Bernard Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
The mission of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California is to bring together people with a mutual interest in the important history and historical role of Chinese and Chinese Americans in southern California. We pursue, preserve and communicate knowledge of this history, and promote the heritage of the Chinese and Chinese American community in support of a better appreciation of the rich, multicultural society of the United States.
For over 45 years the Society has collected artifacts, books, magazines, reports, films, photographs, textiles, videos and oral histories culminating in a vast archive of physical and digital assets. We seek a professional to help us standardize the care of our physical and digital collections, establish policies and procedures for access to archival materials and increase our online presence with the goal of sharing our digital assets and archival resources to a wide international audience.