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Responsibilities: Implement and complete to a successful conclusion the “Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Archives-Western Coal and Iron Mines Project”. This is a two year project to expand upon an existing Encoded Archival Description finding aid through the description of at least 800 cubic feet of coal and iron mining records and over 5,000 maps from coal and iron properties of the West. This will include: re-housing and inventorying archival records; writing record group, subgroup and series descriptions; performing EAD encoding of finding aid; hire, train and supervising the assistant archivist, technicians, interns, volunteers, and students; prepare a virtual exhibit; continue growing the collection, deaccessioning, providing research assistance; writing reports; showcase the archives to membership and promoting the collection through digitization and other means. Other duties will include but are not limited to committee work, fundraising, promoting the museum, volunteering and other duties as assigned. Qualifications include an advanced degree from an accredited university in history or library science with archival training. Grant writing and grant administration experience, preferably at the federal level. Applicant must be experienced in operating Microsoft Office products including a proficiency in Access and Encoded Archival Description (EAD).

Submit resume and 3 references to: John Thatcher, Executive Director 215 Canal Street Pueblo, CO 81004 or by email to john.thatcher@steelworks.us