Job posting: Stark Foundation Archivist

The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation needs an archivist to establish a brand new archive of foundation materials that include historical family, community and business records and objects, some dating back to the 1800’s, as well as current business records.

The foundation has several hundred square feet that the successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and creating an archives program based on best practices.  The archivist will manage and operate all aspects of the archive including archival processing, preservation, development of an accessibility plan, etc.  The work will be completed in the context of a private organization environment, which also has an affiliated museum, and the archivist will be expected to interface well with curators/museum staff, foundation board members, and community visitors.  The preferred candidate will have experience with or knowledge of records management regulations and be vigilant in protecting the interests of the foundation and family name.

Please visit the Stark Foundation website:  www.starkfoundation.org

For more information download the job posting document (Word) here.