Archivist

Status: 
Part Time or Full Time         

The Gretsch Company is an internationally know brand of musical instruments in its 126th year.  We are looking for a top-notch Archivist to help us with our growth.

The primary task of the archivist is to establish and maintain control, both physical and intellectual, over records of enduring value.  The archivist then arranges and describes the records, in accordance with accepted Gretsch standards and practices and ensures the long-term preservation of collections.  The archivist will have administrative responsibilities and needs to understand and apply the principles of sound management to their work.

The Archivist is concerned with records deemed important enough to be retained for an extended period.  The archivist identifies, preserves, and makes the records accessible for use.

Relevant Work Experience: 
5 Years

Education Level: 
Bachelor’s Degree 

We’re looking for a person with:
Basic archival theory, methods, and/or practice of appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, reference services, and outreach.  Also beneficial are records management, aspects of library and information science, management, and historical and research methods.  We are looking for a motivated, energetic person with strong interpersonal skills to join our company.  As with any small company, this is a hands-on position required in running a successful operation.

You’ll need:
An undergraduate degree or equivalent along with your demonstrated skills in archival coursework.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes among other things a 401(K), a generous profit sharing program, & opportunity for advancement.

To be considered for this position please email your resume in a word format to hr@gretsch.com.  Please use "Archivist" in the subject line when applying for this position.

For more information about our company please visit us at www.gretsch.com