Job Opportunities

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Open positions

Curatorial Assistant

The Curatorial Assistant will assist in the implementation of a large-scale digitization project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This project will involve the digitization, metadata creation, rehousing, and publishing of archival material in the Museum’s permanent collection that represents the immigration experience of Swedish people in Chicago. The Curatorial Assistant will provide regular oversight for this project, working closely with the Curator and a part-time Archival Technician toward project deliverables. This part-time position is 20 hours per week for a 12 month period, which may include weekend days. Must be willing to work occasional evenings. Hourly rate between $18-20/hour, depending on experience.

More information and how to apply can be found here.

Archival Technician

The Archival Technician will assist the Curator and Curatorial Assistant in digitizing and processing archival materials as part of a large-scale digitization project.

More information and how to apply can be found here.