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Archives & Collections Assistant

Major League Baseball (MLB)  •  $36k/yr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Alumni Relations department at the Boston Red Sox oversees outreach to Alumni by connecting them with the Red Sox organization, appearance opportunities and charitable causes. In addition, this department manages and highlights the club’s historic collections.

The Archives and Collections Assistant is a part-time position that is crucial in assisting the Team Curator with the Club’s artifact collection to help to tell the story of the Red Sox & Fenway Park’s rich history. This position will assist and be responsible for inventorying recent acquisitions as well as preserving existing collections. The Archives and Collection Assistant will also assist in overseeing and creating exhibits to display and highlight the archives and its collection. The ideal candidate is independent, mission-driven, and enthusiastic about baseball history and collections.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Curator with collections management, data entry, exhibit preparation/ installation and administrative assistance.
  • Assist with day-to-day collections tasks including filing and rehousing.
  • Assist staff with additional projects as determined.
  • Occasionally serve as support for educational programming and outreach.
  • 15 hours/ week, paid. Additional hours may be available.
  • Regular hours between 9-5 on weekdays. Some weekends and special events as needed.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Recent undergraduate degree or master’s program in a related field (Museum Studies, Public History, Archival Science).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is essential.
  • Cataloguing and database experience a plus (PastPerfect).
  • Knowledge of/ or interest in baseball history.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be organized, flexible, detail oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on various projects simultaneously.
At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
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About Major League Baseball (MLB)

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
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