Archivist
Location: Washington, DC
Worksite: On-site at Library of Congress facilities
Employment Type: Contract / Contingent Upon Award
Anticipated Start: September 2026

RieLes Group, LLC is seeking a qualified Archivist to support an anticipated FEDLINK Library Support
Services task order for the archival processing of the Isaac Stern Papers and, if exercised, the Jack Gottlieb Papers at the Library of Congress

The Archivist will serve as the lead archival authority and day-to-day project lead. This position will support
planning and assessment, appraisal/reappraisal, processing plan review, archival arrangement decisions,
preservation concern escalation, quality control, Government coordination, acceptance support, and rework
management

Key Responsibilities:
Lead archival survey, planning, assessment, and appraisal/reappraisal activities
Review and support finalization of collection Processing Plans
Guide arrangement and description decisions in accordance with approved plans and the Library guidance
Identify duplicate materials, preservation concerns, fragile items, and materials requiring special handling
Oversee quality control for arrangement, folder titles, date ranges, box/folder data, and descriptive consistency, and deliverables
Coordinate questions, recommendations, and status updates with Library staff
Support acceptance review, corrective action, and rework if required
Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with archival standards and project requirements

Required Qualifications:
Archives/library background and experience performing similar work
Knowledge of archival principles, concepts, and techniques, including analysis, organization, arrangement, and description of archival materials
Experience processing archival or special collections materials
Ability to identify preservation concerns and perform or direct basic preservation support, such as rehousing and preservation photocopying
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work professionally with Government and Library staff
Ability to complete required Library-provided training prior to beginning applicable work
Ability to safely handle archival materials and lift up to 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with music collections, performing arts collections, manuscripts, audiovisual materials,
photographs, scrapbooks, or special-format collections.
Familiarity with ArchivesSpace, EAD, finding aids, or archival metadata workflows
Knowledge of American music history or ability to read music notation
Knowledge of Hebraic languages or Jewish liturgical music is highly desirable

RieLes Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please send me your most updated resume to mcastillo@rielesgroup.com