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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn was founded in 1853. It is headquartered in Brooklyn and its territory encompasses the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. It is presided by the eighth and current Bishop of Brooklyn, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan. The Diocese of Brooklyn includes 176 parishes with 200 churches and 69 elementary schools. For more information about our organization, please visit https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/

The Archivist will handle the preservation and management of historical records, including physical and digital materials for the Diocese of Brooklyn.  The Archivist will be responsible for organizing, describing, and making archival collections accessible, often focusing on research, genealogy, and institutional history. This role often involves collaborating with various Diocesan offices, parishes, schools and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Assessing the historical significance of materials, implement preservation measures and organize collections for efficient retrieval.
•    Appraise, preserve, arrange, and describe physical and born-digital archival collections, create finding aids for these collections in line with professional standards and best practices, rehousing and applying basic preservation measures as appropriate, creating data base records, etc.
•    Arrange and organize spaces and items to properly maintain the print, photographic, media holdings and to allow for efficient retrieval.
•    Evaluate the print, photographic and media holdings of the archives for their value and relation to the history and mission of the Diocese.
•    Implement and establish where necessary, policies and procedures for the professional operation of the archives, along with all necessary forms.
•    Ensure the proper preservation of artifacts and written records.
•    Ensure the records of permanent historical value are transferred to archives regularly.
•    Train and supervise archival staff and volunteers.
•    Collaborate with other diocesan departments and external organizations.
•    Conduct research and assist researchers with access to archival materials.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of archival best practices and technologies.
•    Serve as resource person for requests for research and other information from internal and external sources.
•    Develop and responsibly manage the archive budget.
•    Maximize the archive space for areas to carry out the various functions and needs of the Diocese Archives.
•    Other duties as assigned.