Overview:
The Records and Archives Management Unit collects, preserves, and makes available records having long-term business and historical value to DEP and NYC. The records document the development and operation of New York City’s immense water supply and distribution system. Not only are these records historically important to engineering, science, and New York City, but they are also critical to the continuing operation of the NYC water supply system.
The selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team to inventory archival collections (drawings, photography, publications, and/or textural records) relating to the planning and construction of the New York City water supply. Many of these collections have been partially inventoried and are a high priority for research. Other responsibilities may include digitizing/copying collections, assisting with projects to support digital collections, creating social media items based on historical photos, and conducting research for user requests.
This is a paid position.
The selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team to inventory archival collections (drawings, photography, publications, and/or textural records) relating to the planning and construction of the New York City water supply. Many of these collections have been partially inventoried and are a high priority for research. Other responsibilities may include digitizing/copying collections, assisting with projects to support digital collections, creating social media items based on historical photos, and conducting research for user requests.
This is a paid position.
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:Interest in local history, government or engineering. Strong written and verbal communication
skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work well following a written project plan with minimal supervision. Proficient in full Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel.
Selection Criteria:
skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work well following a written project plan with minimal supervision. Proficient in full Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel.
- Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the graduate level pursuing a degree in library science, archival studies, history, or a related field.
- Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Selection Criteria:
- Strong writing skills; effective interpersonal skills; familiarity and/or experience with computers/software; leadership skills; self-motivation; and ability to work well with minimal supervision.
