Position Title: Archivist

Period: Two Year Full-Time Position

Overview

The Legacy of the Plains Museum boasts an impressive library of manuscripts, books, periodicals, collections, art and other artifacts.  The topics include early history of settlement in the North Platte River Valley, agricultural practices, farm implements, and local history. 

The position will provide career relevant, hands-on experience with archival and manuscript materials, and the archivist will assist with other departments on occasion including events, administration, collections, and others. 

Duration: FY2026 and FY2027 (Grant funded), with the possibility of additional years

Responsibilities:

• Organize, accession, and store donations and accepted archival records
• Update records with description, pictures, location, and other pertinent information of existing collection
• Assist the Archives Committee and its subcommittees and attend their meetings
• Complete research requests
• Provide researched social media posts and columns for local media outlets
• Manage interns and volunteers to accomplish objectives described in the archives plan
• Provide written and oral reports and meet deadlines
• Assist with exhibit design
• Assist with front end, events and other museum functions
• Other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Skills and Specifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent time management skills
• Ability to exercise great initiative and independent judgment
• Needs to be accessible, available, responsive, and flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Moderate computer skills needed, including PastPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, accuracy, and leadership skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Requirements:

• Some college or an associate's degree preferred
• Knowledge of archives and records management preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages and PastPerfect

Compensation: $35,000 - $40,000 yearly salary

For more information, call the Legacy of the Plains Museum at 308-436-1989.  Send resume and cover letter can be sent to David Wolf, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE  69341 or director@legacyoftheplains.org.