Working Title: Agency Archivist
Job Class: Management Analyst 2
Agency: Disability Council

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/24/2024.
• Closing Date: 05/01/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Council on Disability
• Division/Unit: MN Council on Disability / Executive Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, up to 50%.
• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly/$50,530 - $73,351 /annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) turned 50 in 2023 and we have an exciting and exhilarating past to document. Join MCD as the agency archivist where you will gather, organize, and manage historical information. You will develop and maintain a system for determining records management to support the next 50 years! You will use your qualitative research skills to find and preserve historical materials and artifacts for access by the disability community, researchers, and the public. You will work with a compliance mindset and will serve the agency as the technical expert in records management standards. You will lead the effort to document the rich agency history with vendors who might work in document archival technology, or guiding video and audio content development. The focus of the work is statewide and has a particular focus on finding and documenting the rich history of the disability civil rights movement that we know exists in the non-metro area.

Please note this is position is part-time working 20 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in archiving historical documents, artifacts, and multi-media content to include the following duties:

• Experience in the development and maintenance of electronic records and filing systems.
• Project management experience establishing program goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience regarding accessibility standards.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed at interview:

• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to develop, implement and communicate policies, processes and procedures, work instructions, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a project with internal and external partners.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Minnesota Council on Disability’s mission and role in the State Enterprise.
• Work or lived experience in a disability related field that demonstrates your understanding of disability culture.
• Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Minnesota Human Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG standards
• Experience educating and influencing users about records management policies and practices.
• Working knowledge of social, cultural, economic, and access needs and assistive technologies to accommodate a wide range of abilities with in-person and online communication.
• Skills in managing vendors that show your ability to clearly communicate expectations and hold vendors accountable to high-quality services and outcomes.

Physical Requirements

Ability to transport up to 40 pounds.

Additional Requirements

As part of its hiring procedures, it is the policy of the Minnesota Council on Disability to conduct SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) and an employment reference check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Matthew Leo at [email protected] or 651-201-2393.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Matthew Leo at [email protected].

About the MN Council on Disability

The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) was established in 1973 to advise the Governor, state agencies, the state legislature, and the public on disability issues. Our vision is a barrier-free Minnesota where every person with a disability has full access to all areas of life.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.