Archivist

London City Mission (LCM) shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.

LCM has an amazingly rich history of nearly 200 years, where God has been at work, drawing people to faith in Jesus! We are looking form someone with a passion for history, to help manage our archives and respond to requests for historical information.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

Responding to requests:

• Access the Archives email inbox to receive requests from supporters
• Use internal IT system to run a digital search on any information people request
• Search the physical archives room for additional information that is not online, or that any online archives refer to (ie missionary diaries/magazine issues/annual reports)

Organising the archives:

• Neatly label and organise the archives room
• Organise and file specific missionary information (diaries/photos)
• Digitise specific missionary information (scanning things in or typing things up)
• Digitise other useful archives
• Create a catalogue of the physical archives
• Keep the archives room tidy and organised (working towards opening to the public again)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Organised and logical thinker, with attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Experience dealing with supporters/members of the public outside of the organisation
• Passion for history in London and/or history of LCM

A Christian is required for this role.