What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archivist I position at Rochester Electronics L?
Rochester Electronics is immediately hiring for an Archivist I!
At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!
- Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
- Generous match 401K program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
And so much more!
For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.
This position requires access to technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, it is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and protected individuals.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Archivist I position arranges, describes, and catalogs materials to current Rochester archival and preservation standards. Interacts with external and internal customers for tours, reference questions, and data inquiries and supports small projects as assigned. Works well independently using analytical and problem-solving skills daily.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Follows detailed instructions and procedures for all processes.
- Documents a high volume of materials in both digital and physical forms with extremely low error rates, following all established protocols to ensure using the knowledge and skill of closed vocabulary, researching connections and nuances to already established collections, and labeling all materials properly
- Tracks projects related to goals to meet the deadlines set by management
- Independently applies archival knowledge and skills to cataloging material such as: closed vocabularies, researching connections to already established collections, and labeling materials properly.
- Applies basic software applications used to read/troubleshoot media translation (Windows workstations and operating systems).
- Responsible for providing scans of materials, as needed, using appropriate digital and metadata standards.
- Collaborates with staff and management on projects
- Applies Lean/Six Sigma/ 6s techniques to highlight production issues and enhance productivity
- Provides reference services (requests and tours) for internal staff and external customers.
- Ensures archives work and storage spaces are clean, organized, and always prepared for customer visits.
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed
PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelor's degree in history, social science, or a technical field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum 2 years in an information science setting or equivalent experience gained through an internship or by volunteering in archives or museums. Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing or technology is a plus.
- Possesses the ability to understand electrical, mechanical, and material dynamics of working with various storage media formats and preservation techniques for successful restoration.
- Computer skills required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; able to learn and use the library management system (Soutron). Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat preferred. Knowledge of XML preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
Rochester Electronics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Rochester Electronics is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
