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Position Announcement
Information Archivist and Data Advisor
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. and Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska

Application review begins: 7 June 2021

For more information, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs/data-advisor

The Arctic Research Consortium of the US (ARCUS) and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska (ICC AK) invite applications for an Information Archivist and Data Advisor. This will be a year-long ARCUS staff position detailed to ICC AK and based in Anchorage, Alaska, or as a home-based position elsewhere in Alaska.

ARCUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit consortium of universities and organizations dedicated to Arctic research and education. ICC AK is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works on behalf of the Inupiat of the North Slope, Northwest, and Bering Straits Regions; St. Lawrence Island Yupik; and the Central Yup’ik and Cup’ik of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region in Southwest Alaska. ARCUS and ICC AK are partnering on this position to serve the needs of both organizations.

ICC has a need to develop an online infrastructure and organization structure to enhance communication and usability of information. This position will support ICC in fulfilling its objectives by understanding and addressing the information needs of ICC and those for whom they advocate.

Primary focus of this work will include: (1) developing a culturally appropriate archiving system and actively archiving ICC documents to capture ICC’s history and records (i.e., documents, audio, and video); (2) developing and implementing a program of diverse platforms to enhance networking capabilities among the ICC offices that may be used across Inuit organizations through the development of online caches of information that holds information generated by Inuit; and (3) sharing new techniques developed, as appropriate and under direction of ICC AK, with relevant entities and communities, such as ICC AK membership organizations, ARCUS, and the broader Arctic research community.

The purpose of this position is to provide essential professional archival work for, and technical assistance to, the Inuit Circumpolar Council through the Alaska office. The position will work to oversee related activities, provide advice to leadership, and implement the position objectives within the Inuit Circumpolar Council.

Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree related to archival science, library science, data/information organization and sovereignty, or relevant fields is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of five years of experience related to work in the archival science, library science, data/information organization and sovereignty, or relevant fields.
  • Experience that involved research in archival science, library science, culturally appropriate categorization of information relevant to Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous data and/or information sovereignty and accessibility to information, and/or direct work experience related to the above topics.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous categorization processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate engagement of different communities of practice with excellent communications skills across multiple audiences and platforms (at a community, national, and international scale).
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and oral and written communication skills are required; communication skills include the ability to develop and foster professional relationships and to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with member and affiliate organizations.
  • Ability to learn, work independently, implement direction and feedback, organize and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.
  • Problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy a must.
  • Experience with Inuit or Alaska Native non-profit organizations preferred.

Application materials should include:

  1. A letter of interest (1–2 pages) that explains how your experiences and qualifications suit you for this position.
  2. A resume.

References will be requested from final candidates.

Please submit application materials and any questions via email to jobs [at] arcus.org, subject line: “ICC Position [Last Name]”. No phone calls, please.

Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, 7 June 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.

For more information, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs/data-advisor