Theatre Archivist

DESCRIPTION: The Theatre Archivist is a position responsible for researching, compiling, organizing, digitizing, and cataloguing information pertinent to alumni, past productions, building information, and institutional knowledge from over 50 years of Riverside Theatre’s history.  This is a full time, salaried position with benefits including 403(b), vacation pay, health insurance, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience cataloguing and preserving documents, photos, video, newspaper articles, playbills, programs, etc.

• Experience with research

• Communication skills, both written and verbal

• Computer Skills and Digital Literacy

• Familiarity with current technologies for preservation

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a database of current information on alumni from the education program dating back to the start of the programs

• Contact said alumni to create a network of past students

• Create a database of current information on past actors, directors, and designers from Riverside Theatre’s professional productions

• Create a network of past artists

• Compile, acquire, and preserve existing materials of historical significance to the theatre

• Create a library of scripts, playbills, programs, photographs, scenic designs, costume designs, audio and video recordings, posters, and other memorabilia

• Create detailed records and descriptions of archival materials

• Implement appropriate storage solutions and preservation techniques

• Digitize past materials into a readily accessible format on campus

• Provide research assistance and reference services to theatre staff, board, visiting artists, and the public

• Curate exhibitions showcasing archival materials to promote Riverside Theatre's history, heritage, and cultural significance

• Conduct and document/record interviews with current and past Riverside staff, students, board members, artists, and community partners to tell the broad 50-plus year history of Riverside Theatre

• Create partnerships with local institutions, libraries, and community organizations in the interest of filling out the historical footprint of Riverside Theatre in Indian River County

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Uphold the Core Values of Riverside Theatre

• Cultivate a network of alumni and prior artists

• Preserve and promote the history of Riverside Theatre

• Develop a catalogue system for archival materials

• Create an accessible library, both physically and digitally, of Riverside Theatre history

• Collaborate with Riverside Theatre staff in compiling and preserving historical data

• Represent Riverside Theatre in the community in a professional, respectful manner

DISCLAIMERS: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.

Riverside Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity will be extended to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other status protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. 

 Riverside Theatres' core values are at the forefront of all that we do - Ensemble Staffing; Pursuit of Perfection; Community Leadership. Valuing cultural, intellectual, and experience-based diversity, being inclusive when meeting the needs of the staff and audience, and pursuing perfection enables us to provide a welcoming, safe, and creative environment for all that participate. 

 Interested candidates should use the application form below using the subject line of "Theatre Archivist" position.

Riverside Theatre Core Values
Pursuit of Perfection…….Ensemble Staffing …….Community Leadership