Archivist (VAR003296)

at Library of Congress (view profile)
Published May 6, 2026
Location District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Category Public or Governmental  
Job Type Full-time  
Apply Here https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/archivist-vacancy-var003296/
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency $70,623.00
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency $91,815.00
Hourly or Salary? Salary
Pay Grade GS-09

Description

  • Opening Date: May 5, 2026
  • Closing Date: May 18, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 868016700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003296
  • LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 1420
  • Minimum Salary: $70,623.00
  • Maximum Salary: $91,815.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the American Folklife Center (AFC), Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collection Services (RCS) in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.

The incumbent is responsible for the organization and description of manuscript, multi- format, and other archival collections, which typically contain a wide range of unique and often unpublished materials, often numbering thousands of items, including handwritten or digital journals and correspondence, business ledgers, photographs and drawings, scrapbooks, and audiovisual recordings. The work requires orderly administration of the complexities of archival functions, including the use of computer technology and digital curation in relation to those duties. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a supervisory archivist or supervisory librarian who prioritizes work and provides advice on policy and technical problems.