Director of Archives, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Company: Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Archives, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

DIRECTOR OF ARCHIVES

FULL-TIME, EXEMPT STATUS POSITION The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The diocese encompasses the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are more than 677,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, 1 pastoral center and 1 mission office within the diocese. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland.
Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about the mission, persons, and ministries of our diocese.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Director of Archives administers the Archives and Record Center of the Diocese of Cleveland and directs all research efforts involving the Archives. He or she maintains, preserves, and arranges those diocesan records which have historical, fiscal, administrative or evidential value. The Director of Archives provide reference service for both in-house and outside researchers and oversees the diocesan records management program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Preserves, appraises and arranges records of value. Make the records of information from those records available upon request. 2. Develops, maintains and keeps up-to-date the Archival filing system.

3. Develops, maintains and keeps up-to-date finding aids for archival materials.

4. Facilitates the work of researchers, both diocesan and non-diocesan, by retrieving various records.

5. Maintains records of closed Diocesan parishes and institutions.

6. Responds to inquiries and makes appropriate referrals.

7. Maintains, catalogues, and documents the Diocesan collection of sacred vessels, art and other objects of historical importance.

8. Oversees, maintains and keeps up-to-date filing of the blueprint collection.

9. Determines disposition of current records of Diocesan offices according to a retention schedule, which is maintained and updated by the Archives and Record Center.

10. Works with the IT Department to create and implement strategies for the capture and retention of digital records.

11. Advises all Diocesan entities on records management issues.

12. Supervises the work of all full-time, part-time and volunteer staff. Provides the necessary training for all staff.

13. Maintains all work areas in a neat, clean, orderly and readily accessible fashion.

14. Promotes and makes accessible the wealth of the archival collection of the Diocese to the public to assist the evangelizing mission of the Church, through the internet, displays, and other means.

15. Manages litigation holds and works collaboratively with the Diocesan Legal Office as needed.

16. Assists the Chancellor with special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church and knowledgeable and supportive of Church teaching.

2. Degree in archival studies, library science, records management, or similar from an accredited college or university. Master's degree (MLIS, MSI, MARA, etc.) with specialization in Archives and Records Management preferred.

3. Three to five years' experience working in an archives.

4. Knowledge of current records management practices including digital records management.

5. Knowledge of Catholic history, Catholic Theology, and local church history.

6. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accord with civil and canon law.

7. Two years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

8. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel regionally throughout northeast Ohio.

TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter, resume, contact information for three (3) professional references and a completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application using the below form. Position will remain open until filled. Formal review process of all complete submitted materials to identify candidates for interview will begin on January 4, 2021. Subscribe!
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