Archivist IMMEDIATE with experience in analog archives sought for long-term assignment

Let's Gig is seeking an experienced archivist for an extended consulting assignment focused on organizing, cleaning, culling, and describing extensive analog archives. The role is ideal for someone with solid experience in archives and information management, who is confident working independently and has practical experience with paper archives in public or regulated organizations. The role involves becoming a key resource in a larger archival project where older analog documents will be structured, quality-assured, and prepared for delivery to final archives. The work requires precision, methodical abilities, and a strong understanding of archive legislation, the principle of public access, confidentiality issues, and applicable archive regulations. About the assignment The assignment involves working with a large analog archive collection of approximately 2,300 shelf meters of documents. You will be organizing, cleaning, culling, and describing physical archive documents according to applicable regulations and internal procedures. You will work alongside other archive professionals but are expected to take independent responsibility, drive your work forward, and autonomously handle tasks related to organizing and describing archives. The assignment also involves practical work with physical archive material, which may include lifting, carrying, moving, and handling archive boxes, folders, and other documents in connection with organizing, cleaning, and describing. Scope and location Scope: 40 hours per week Start: IMMEDIATE End: January 30, 2028 Extension possibility: up to 6 months Work location: Stockholm On-site work: The assignment is performed primarily at an office in Stockholm. Some descriptive work may possibly be done remotely. Computer and workspace are provided on-site. You do not need to bring your own technical equipment for the assignment. What we offer We offer a long-term and stable consulting assignment in Stockholm where you will work on a comprehensive and societally important archive project. The assignment gives you the opportunity to use your specialized expertise in archival science, analog archive management, and public information administration in a concrete delivery project with clear goals and long-term planning. You will work in a professional environment alongside other archive professionals, while also having significant responsibility for driving the work forward. Computer and workspace are provided on-site, and some descriptive work may possibly be done remotely. Mandatory requirements To be considered for the role, you must meet all of the following requirements: · You have university or college studies in archival science comprising at least 40 credits/60 credits. · You have at least four years of professional experience in archives and information management. · You have experience working independently with assignments involving organizing and describing archives. · You have at least three years of documented professional experience organizing and describing analog archives, i.e., paper archives. · You have at least one year of documented professional experience from public administration or other activities governed by the Archives Act, the Public Access and Secrecy Act, RA-FS, or equivalent regulations. · You can work on-site in Stockholm for most of the assignment. · You can work full-time, 40 hours per week, from the assignment start date. · You are comfortable with practical work with physical archive material, including lifting, carrying, moving, and handling archive boxes, folders, and other documents. Merit requirements It is strongly advantageous if you have at least one year of professional experience organizing and describing technical documents. Alternatively, it is advantageous if you have experience from at least three assignments, where each assignment comprised at least three months, involving organizing and describing technical documents. Technical documents include, for example, documentation within public transit, infrastructure, technology, construction, vehicle documentation, drawings, project files, facility documents, operations and maintenance documentation, or similar. What we're looking for You are thorough, structured, and experienced in working methodically with large quantities of information. You have a strong understanding of how analog archives should be organized, cleaned, culled, and described, and you can translate regulations into practical archival work. You thrive in a long-term assignment where quality, persistence, and order are essential. You are self-motivated but collaborative, and you can communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Application For us to properly assess your profile, your application must clearly demonstrate: · Your education in archival science, including number of credits. · Your relevant experience in archives and information management, with month and year for each assignment. · Your experience with analog/paper archives. · Your experience from public administration or equivalent regulated operations. · Any experience with technical documents, for example within public transit, infrastructure, construction, technology, or vehicle documentation. Apply directly or by sending your CV and requested information to [email protected]. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you give LetsGig AB the right to save your information according to GDPR in order to contact you regarding this and other relevant positions. 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