<p>The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.</p> <p>The Secretary of State's Archives Division is seeking a passionate and skilled Archives Specialist A, B, or C to join our Conservation Services Section. In this role, you will hold history in your hands, working directly with vital state records spanning over two centuries. If you are ready to protect and preserve Louisiana's rich cultural and governmental heritage for future generations, we want to hear from you.</p> <p>Three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Research topics and identify resource needs through libraries and purchases </li><li>Generate and execute loan agreements from start to finish dates </li><li>Maintain timely communication and professional relationships with lenders and stakeholders </li><li>Develop in-house programming related to the exhibition theme </li><li>Write press releases for the Executive Communications team </li><li>Grant interviews to the media as directed by the Executive Communications team </li><li>Arrange special programming events by securing speakers </li><li>Work with the Gala coordinator to help plan the event </li><li>Attend as many exhibit-related events as possible, including evening hours </li><li>Physical construction of exhibition mounts and supports </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional </p> <p>Career Progression:  This position may be filled as an Archives Specialist A, B or C.</p> <p>Division:  Archives Division - Conservation Services  / One (1) vacancy.</p> <p>Location:  Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* </li></ul> <p>Contact Information: </p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist</p> <p>Secretary of State Nancy Landry</p> <p>Human Resource Division</p> <p>P. O. Box 94125</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA  70804-9125</p> <p>ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov</p> <p>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  </p>