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Library and Archives Technical Administrator – Part-Time (approximately 20 hour week)

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and its members work to design a more sustainable, livable, and beautiful world. Landscape architects create city master plans, design ecosystems, develop innovative park projects like the High Line in New York City, roll out bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and renew residential landscapes. ASLA has more than 15,000 members in the U.S. and around the world.

ASLA seeks a Library and Archives Technical Administrator – Part-Time (approximately 20 hour week). The administrator:

• Administers and maintains the Society’s print and electronic library resources and archives collections.
• Organizes, maintains, and conserves the print and electronic library and archives collections and provides appropriate access to the collections to staff, members, and other users.
• Regularly adds to and catalogues the print and electronic archive.  Acquires additional materials for the library and archives collections.
• Fulfills information and research requests from staff, members, and other users.
• Manages and maintains the ASLA Fellows database, ASLA Collections database and the Books by ASLA Members.
• Supports and serves as a staff executive to the Archives and Collections Committee along with the managing director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Education: Degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution preferred.

Skills: Proficiency in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication. Excellent organizational skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.  Ability to balance moderate workload with short- and long-term project deadlines, address changing priorities, and work well under pressure. Microsoft Office computer applications; Internet facility.

Apply via email to hradmin@asla.org. Please submit resume with salary requirement (negotiable not accepted).

Work Environment, Culture, and Values: ASLA’s commitment to sustainability and stewardship of the land is reflected in the organizational culture and values and in the work environment. The organization embraces the “Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence” – a leadership and performance management framework. ASLA values are dedication, excellence, integrity, leadership, and stewardship. The ASLA culture is collaborative, member-focused, accountable, responsible, and volunteer-supported.

The work environment is a four-story building currently undergoing a major interior renovation scheduled for completion in 2016; the redesigned building will be LEED Platinum and WELL Building certified. The building is located one-and-a-half blocks from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station serving the Red, Yellow, and Green Lines. The ASLA building is Energy Star certified and uses 100 percent renewable wind energy.

ASLA is recognized as a Best Workplace for Commuters and as one of the Washington region’s Healthiest Employers.