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Job Announcement
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Archivist, Full-time
Catholic Archives of Texas, Austin, Texas
The Catholic Archives of Texas announces an opening for the position of
Assistant Archivist. The Assistant Archivist manages the Texas Knights of
Columbus Records Project at the Catholic Archives. Duties include
arrangement and description of the permanent records of the Texas Knights
of Columbus and responsibility for preparing a records management program
for the Texas Knights. The Assistant Archivist also assists with
reference services and other activities for the Catholic Archives of
Texas as assigned.
The Catholic Archives of Texas is nationally recognized as a valuable
resource for the study of the history of the Catholic Church in the
Southwest. Its records span nearly four centuries and document the
development of the Catholic religion in the Southwestern region of the
United States and Northern Mexico. The mission of the Archives is
to collect, preserve, and make available for research the records of
individuals and organizations engaged in work reflecting the goals of the
Catholic Church in Texas.
Qualifications: A master?s degree from an accredited school,
with a major in library science, history, or a related field, and
coursework in archival administration, is required. Candidates
should be familiar with standard archival practices, have strong
organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and experience
using word processing and database applications for PC. Some
knowledge of Texas history, especially as it relates to the Catholic
Church in Texas, and Spanish is preferred.
Salary: The annual salary is $28,000 and is funded by a
yearly grant from the Texas Knights of Columbus. A competitive
benefits package is available.
To Apply: Send a letter of application and resumé to Kinga
Perzynska, Archives Director, Catholic Archives of Texas, P.O. Box 13124,
Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711-3124. Applications received
by February 18, 2002 will be given first consideration.
Catholic Archives of Texas
P.O.Box 13124 Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 476-6296
Fax: (512) 476-3715
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