Together, the Center and LBI will hire and co-supervise a new archival position. The Processing and Metadata Archivist will work collaboratively with LBI staff to process large archival collections, including the papers of individuals, families and organizations with German Jewish roots that document emigration across the United States and the Americas. Additionally, the new archivist will receive extensive training from the Center on archival metadata remediation, enabling LBI to evaluate and normalize their archival descriptions in a shared ArchivesSpace instance.

The Processing and Metadata Archivist is an on-site role with responsibilities divided between the two organizations, LBI and the Center. The archivist reports jointly to the Director of Collections (LBI) and the Chief of Information Services (CJH) within the Metadata & Discovery Services Department. 

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Responsibilities:

• Process collections to ensure alignment with archival best practices, content standards, appropriate arrangement, and accessibility in close cooperation with LBI’s Senior Archivist.
• Create and enhance descriptive records and resources for archival collections in either our shared integrated library system or our archival content management system, ArchivesSpace.
• Differentiate restricted or private documents from unrestricted materials to intellectually separate materials that can be made available to a wider, external audience.
• Handle archival materials safely, accurately, and meticulously.
• Identify and earmark physical materials, within the processed collections, of special interest or strategic value to LBI, researchers, or the general public.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated library and archive staff to maintain data quality and consistency across shared library and archival systems.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

• Survey Partner archival description and resources with an eye toward improvement and standardization across Partner-specific datasets and the Center as a whole.  
• Perform a series of analytical reviews to identify and resolve nonfunctioning hyperlinks and inaccurate description in ArchivesSpace. Remediation will require both manual and programmatic solutions in close consultation with the Chief of Information Services and/or the Systems Archivist.
• Document remediation workflows and decisions made in conference with Partner staff across the Center community. 
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with collections, research, or technical staff to enhance institutional goals and project outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, an accredited graduate degree in archival science, or with a specialization in archives.
• 2-5 years working experience with preservation, care, and management of archival collections and with library/archival management systems.
• Excellent German reading skills (C1/C2 proficiency), comfortable reading old German Script
• Demonstrated proficiency in archival processing and description of both digital and physical institutional materials.
• Strong background in archival description and standards (such as DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF, and/or MARC) and familiarity with controlled vocabularies and subject headings.
• Commitment to manual, programmatic, systems-based solutions for correcting and optimizing archival description in ArchivesSpace and across shared library systems.
• Follow shared guidelines and instructions for handling and processing collections.
• Comfort balancing daily tasks and strategic, longer-term systems-based projects & priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to lift archival boxes weighing up to 30 pounds; some standing and bending required.

• Knowledge or strong interest in Jewish history and culture.
• Experience with ArchivesSpace or similar archival management systems.
• Experience with integrated library systems, digital asset management systems, or similar library/archival systems.
• Experience with office and productivity software, such as Microsoft 365, Teams, or Adobe
• Reading knowledge of other European languages, Hebrew, and/or Yiddish.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For priority consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@cjh.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

The Development Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the administration of the Center’s development department . This position oversees event logistics and provides critical administrative and database support to the Development team. The Coordinator works closely with Center leadership, Partners, clients, and donors to ensure seamless operations, exceptional experiences, and alignment with institutional goals.

Salary: $55,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across the Development department, including, mailings and donor outreach, donor management in the CRM, greeting VIPs, calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, expense reporting, and other tasks assigned by Assistant Vice President of Development and senior leadership. 
• Support management of donor database, including gift processing (~2,500 gifts/year), acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
• Ensure donor records are accurate, up-to-date, and properly documented; generate reports and queries to support fundraising.
• Assist with logistics, planning, RSVPs, and follow-up and follow through for cultivation events, annual gala, and other development-focused events.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the other departments at CJH to facilitate communication and execution of short, annual and long-term goals. 
• Process invoices and maintain department-specific supply inventory.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, office administration, or development (nonprofit preferred).
• Strong technology skills, including CRM software, (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organization and accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, donors, and leadership.
• Proficiency in development and prospect research
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with the Jewish history and culture is a strong advantage, though not required.

• Knowledge of project management tools and workflows.
• Interest in Jewish history, culture, archives, or the humanities.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cjh.org. No phone calls please.