Summary

The Louis Armstrong House Museum Armstrong in Ghana Archival Fellow will work directly with the Director of Research Collections for a Full Time, temporary, 18-month contract. The Fellow’s focus will be Armstrong in Ghana, including the exhibition, archival materials, contemporary art, and educational programming at the Armstrong Center and additional sites. The Fellow will also be responsible for supporting the Louis Armstrong Archives more broadly, in accordance with accepted archival standards and practices, to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of the collection. This role assists the Director of Research Collections in the planning and implementation of the activities of the Archives, including acquisition, organization, cataloging, processing, digitization, collections care and accessibility.

Key Details

• Duration: 18-month contract
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Misc: Some remote work available.

Deadline: June 8, 2026

Eligibility

The Archival Fellow Program is focused on those with degrees and/or credentials in one or more of the following areas:

• Library Science (strongly preferred)
• African/African-American Studies
• History
• Music
• Art

Ideal qualifications include:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of archival experience.
• Excellent office and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Knowledge of jazz, civil rights, and Louis Armstrong as an American icon is a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Compensation

$58,000 – $60,000 annual salary (commensurate with experience)

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