Waterbury Historical Society Archivist Job Description - 8/16/17

Sep 13, 2026

Waterbury Historical Society seeks a part-time archivist to catalog and maintain historical collections, including artifacts, photographs, documents, and related records. The role averages about 10 hours per week with a flexible agreement or stipend and involves preserving acquisition, processing, cataloging, and correspondence. Responsibilities include supervising a cataloger or volunteers, serving as an information point for historical and genealogical questions, following accession and deaccession policies, overseeing exhibit loan documentation, and coordinating with the museum curator. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume by September 11, 2017.

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Waterbury Historical Society Archivist Duties

Collection acquisition, cataloging, and preservation

Access, genealogy inquiries, and correspondence

Accession/deaccession, loans, and museum coordination

Qualifications

History and genealogy research

Cataloging tools and supervision

Organization, writing, and terminology

Waterbury Historical Society Archivist Job Description 8/16/17 The Waterbury Historical Society seeks a part-time archivist to catalog and maintain its collection of artifacts, photographs, historical documents, collections and other items. The position entails an average of 10 hours per week through a flexible contract or stipend. The Waterbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization and the keeper of the historical archives of the Town of Waterbury. The WHS also has a modest but growing museum that is open to the public. Primary duties are as follows: Waterbury Historical Society Archivist Duties: 􀁸 Oversee all aspects of collection acquisition, processing, cataloging, and preservation, including upkeep of all records and correspondence. 􀁸 Oversee the work of a part time cataloger or volunteer help to maintain consistency in record keeping and cataloging as well as treatment and care of items in the collection. 􀁸 Act as the point of access for historical and genealogical questions that WHS could address. 􀁸 Answer questions about genealogy/local history or refer to local resources with in-depth knowledge. 􀁸 Follow approved accession and deassession policies when accepting Deeds of Gifts or duplicate items. Write thank you letters for donations. 􀁸 Oversee documentation for loans of exhibits. 􀁸 Work closely with the curator to facilitate common communication, access to the collection, museum and adjustment to records for items moved for exhibiting. • Attend WHS board meetings and report to the WHS Board of Directors Qualifications: 􀁸 Ideal candidate would have a passion for history, knowledge of genealogy research and be attentive to details, have a love of local history with a willingness to share information and be a welcoming face for the society 􀁸 Experienced and competent in using Past Perfect or similar industry standard with ability to train and supervise others in accepted practices for cataloguing historical items 􀁸 Excellent organizational and writing skills 􀁸 Familiarity with historic-item terminology 􀁸 Knowledge of Waterbury history and family connections a definite plus! Please submit a letter of interest and resume by September 11, 2017 by email to Barbara Farr, WHS President, at [bfarr@waterburyvt.com](bfarr@waterburyvt.com).

FAQs

How many hours per week is the archivist position, and what is the contract format?

The archivist position averages 10 hours per week and is arranged through a flexible contract or stipend.

What are the primary duties related to the collections?

The archivist oversees acquisition, processing, cataloging, and preservation, including maintaining records and correspondence, and ensuring consistency in treatment and care of collection items.

What qualifications are required and what should candidates submit?

Candidates should have a passion for history and genealogy research, strong organizational and writing skills, familiarity with historic-item terminology, and experience using Past Perfect or similar tools. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and a resume by September 11, 2017 by email to the WHS President.

Sep 13, 2026

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