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STUDENT TECHNICAL ASST

Recruitment #23-005302-0001

GRADE

76

LOCATION OF POSITION

350 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This position is an educational learning opportunity for Maryland students within a program that has been provided by the Archives for over forty years. The position is a ten week internship for high school, college, and graduate school students to get hands-on experience and on-the-job training in the fields of archives, records management, conservation, preservation, public access, library studies, history, information management, and museum studies. Each student receives a staff mentor and works directly alongside professional archival staff members contributing to the core pillars of the Archives' mission: preservation and access. Students provide customer service by answering reference questions in person in the Archives' public research room and via mail and email; learning document preservation techniques in our conservation lab; maintaining the electronic archives; cataloging and handling documents, art, and artifacts; and providing contextual interpretation through research of our collections. These Maryland students receive a substantial educational benefit, and in return, the State receives 10 weeks of enthusiastic assistance with core duties of the Archives.

POSITION DUTIES

Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week, starting on Wednesday May 31, 2023-August 8, 2023. Job duties will vary by project, but will include assignments such as identifying, inventorying, and properly housing records and collection items; digitizing records; retrieving records for patrons; responding to reference inquiries; data entry; conducting biographical and thematic research on topics in Maryland history; cleaning and mending of documents and books; library shelf reading; assisting with the Archives' social media outreach and completing required program and reports and evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered for an internship, must meet one of the following education requirements:

 

Education:

 

§  Be a current high school student and able to get a State Work Permit

 

§  A current college student, undergraduate or graduate level

 

§  Recent college graduate within the last year

 

AND

 

§  Be a current resident of the state of Maryland or an enrolled student in a Maryland school

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Good computer skills and experience working with databases and with the Google Suite, Microsoft Suite of Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media

Experience working with archival collections

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to climb ladders

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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