National Capital Parks- East is seeking an archivist! Do you know anyone looking for that next opportunity in preserving archival and manuscript collections? Someone who is interested in promoting the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune, National Council of Negro Women? The successful candidate will be responsible for stewarding and providing access to the National Archives for Black Women’s History. In addition to archival experience, the candidate selected must also have a commitment to engaging and responding to both researchers and others interested in the collection. This is a critical position in a high profile, fast-paced portfolio. National Capital Parks- East (NACE) is looking for someone who is motivated, dedicated to the National Park Service mission, values employees and colleagues, and collaborates with NACE partners.
The incumbent will join a team committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Key responsibilities include identifying, collecting, interpreting, and preserving the National Archives of Black Women’s History and supporting the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site.
Announcement Number: NC-1616-NACE-24-12222074-DE
Position Title/Series/Grade: Archivist, GS-1420-9/11
Organization: NACE
Duty Location: Washington, D.C.
Opens: 11/30/2023
Closes: 12/14/2023
Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/762641900
National Capital Parks – East (NACE) is a large and complex portfolio of parkland and historic sites in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
We are looking for energetic team members who will join our committed and growing team entrusted to care for this diverse portfolio of parkland and historic sites as we support and develop our employees and engage local communities and out of town visitors alike to achieve the mission of the National Park Service.
About the Area:
The position is duty stationed within metropolitan Washington D.C., the nation’s capital. The Washington, D.C. area has a wide diversity of neighborhoods – from urban communities bustling with activity to family-friendly suburban communities to quiet rural areas with lots of green space. National Capital Parks-East Headquarters is located within Southeast D.C. along the Anacostia River.
The climate includes four distinct seasons, including mild summers with countless opportunities for outdoor activities, legendary autumn colors that bring visitors flocking to the region, and a spring season filled with the city’s vibrant cherry blossoms. Baltimore, Maryland is a 1-hour drive from Washington D.C., and Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia are both 20-minutes away. New York City is an approximately 4-hour drive away and can also be reached by daily Amtrak service.
