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Archivist - Dedalus Foundation, New York, NY

Founded in 1981 by the artist Robert Motherwell (1915–1991), the Dedalus Foundation fosters public understanding of modern art and modernism through its programs in arts education, research and publications, archives and conservation, and exhibitions, as well as in the guardianship and study of Robert Motherwell’s art. As we work to inform and educate the public, we strive to maintain the high standards of our founder, who in addition to being a great artist was also active as a writer, lecturer, and teacher.

Position Summary

The full-time Archivist will manage and reassess the extensive archives of the Dedalus Foundation.  The collection is comprised of two distinct areas: materials created by the artist Robert Motherwell, and materials generated by the foundation after Motherwell’s death in 1991.  Motherwell's papers consist of tens of thousands of documents, including extensive personal and professional correspondence, handwritten manuscripts, drafts of his writings, transcripts of lectures and interviews, studio and business records, datebooks documenting his daily activities, and many other materials.  The photographic archive consists of more than 24,000 photographs of works of art, exhibition installations, studio documentation, events, and portraits/personal images.  The archives are arranged and described, with current finding aids available.  Some materials have been digitized, including video and audio recordings.

The Archivist will work closely with senior staff to build on current archives strengths with an eye to expanding access and creating new programs.  The Archivist will support the work of the Catalogue Raisonné team and work closely with the Programs team on Motherwell-related initiatives.

Competitive salary with generous benefits package.

Responsibilities, broken down by area of focus, include, but may not be limited to:

Promote Access including maintaining the current status of archives, facilitating researcher requests, additional item level processing, and/or digitization.

Provide Outreach and Education within archives through use of social media, developing online and in-person exhibitions, and/or programming related to educational initiatives.

Create and Spearhead Initiatives for increased access and use, especially through innovative use of technology, and/or collaborative projects with artists’ collections and the publishing industry.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Degree in Library Science or related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience as an Archivist
• Previous experience processing archival collections
• Knowledge of 20th century art
• Knowledge of archives terminology and standards such as EAD and DACS
• Experience with technology initiatives such as digitization and access projects, online exhibitions, and/or social media
• Proficiency in Microsoft platforms and Mac computers
• Familiarity with databases, specifically Filemaker Pro
• Knowledge of current best practices for archives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active role within the archives community

Please send a cover letter, current CV, and a list of three references to [log in to unmask].  No phone calls, please.