SUMMARY:
The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process, 
rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating 
to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of 
records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing 
subject organization. The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding 
aid in Archive Space and link related materials. The final phase of the project will be identifying 
a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and publishing item-level records to the 
Museum’s digital collections catalog, PastPerfect Online.  

This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for up to 1,200 hours total. The proposed 
project must be completed by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025. Work will be performed on-site at the Gabrielle 
Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library & 
information
studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field
•  Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred)
•  Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile 
materials
•  Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material
•  Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH
•  Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection 
Management Systems
•  Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills
•  Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail
•  Ability to work independently

APPLICATION:
Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter 
should be sent as .doc or PDF to collections@nytransitmuseum.org Please specify subject heading as 
Project Archivist. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
 

Submit specified application materials to collections@nytransitmuseum.org.