Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Archivist, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Assistant Archivist assists with the management of the design archives of renowned designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli. The Assistant Archivist processes archival collections, digitizes artifacts, and helps researchers access the collections. They contribute to department planning and provide public services and outreach through tours, class visits, and social media. Additionally, the Assistant Archivist oversees the Archives when the Archivist is out of the office. This position is funded for 5 years with the possibility of continued funding.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Arrange, describe and otherwise process archival collections, according to local and professional standards.
• Provide public services for the department, including reference guidance, class presentations and public outreach, including contributing to our social media channels.
• Digitally photograph and scan archival materials to create high quality digital images to be used in publications, online presentations, or other purposes by both Archives staff and patrons, including adding digital collections in Google Arts & Culture.
• Assist in preparing displays of collection materials, both in real and virtual exhibition spaces, such as Open House events.
• Oversee Archives when Archivist is not in the office, supervising student assistant as needed.
• Collaborate on special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in library science or other advanced degree with a concentration or experience in Archives management.
• At least two years' professional Archives experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections and current archival best practices and standards.
• Knowledge of digital imaging standards and experience in digital image capture and processing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to facilitate collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; must be able to work independently.
• Interest in the history, theory and practice of the field of design.
• Ability, and willingness, to routinely lift containers weighing up to 25lbs and climb ladders

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without a VISA sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with design archives and knowledge of design history and historical design practices.

Department/College Description

The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is a hub of research, education, and creative inspiration that houses over 750,000 artifacts across all fields of design. Iconic works by Lella and Massimo Vignelli are featured at the heart of our collection and their legacy forms the foundation of design excellence and innovation that the Vignelli Center celebrates today. Learn more about the center at rit.edu/vignellicenter

RIT's College of Art and Design is a professional art and design school at the forefront of technology, art, and design. Spanning more than 230,000 square feet, our facilities feature state-of-the-art studios and labs that foster a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. We are a dynamic community of artists, designers, and creative technologists. The College includes nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and numerous part-time faculty-all contributing to our collaborative ecosystem.

Our five schools-Art, American Crafts, Design, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences-offer a diverse range of BFA, BS, and MFA programs. As part of a top national technical university, our students benefit from unique opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in science, engineering, liberal arts, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, as well as through RIT's global campuses. Learn more at rit.edu/artdesign.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

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