Archives & Digital Asset Specialist

Ifcj; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IFCJ is seeking an Associate, Archives in Chicago. The role focuses on processing and preserving both digital assets and physical materials, with collaboration to support outreach and fundraising. Candidates should have a library science background, experience with metadata standards, and DAM systems.

The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and independent work within a hybrid environment. The Fellow will assist with copyright submissions, archival reference, and developing SOPs to

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's in Library Science or equivalent archival background.
• Masters preferred with 1–3 years in archives or DAM.
• Experience with metadata standards and cataloging processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Process and preserve digital assets and physical materials.
• Catalog, index, and maintain archival items consistently.
• Enter assets into DAM using metadata strategy.
• Document asset usage across platforms and publications.
• Support IP protection and copyright submissions.
• Provide archival reference and retrieval support.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.

Kenntnisse

Archival Practices

Cataloging

Metadata standards

Data entry

Office Proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Repetitive task focus

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Library Science

Master's in Library Science (preferred)

Tools

DAM software

Metadata & CMS

Microsoft Office / SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

IFCJ is seeking an Associate, Archives in Chicago. The role focuses on processing and preserving both digital assets and physical materials, with collaboration to support outreach and fundraising. Candidates should have a library science background, experience with metadata standards, and DAM systems.

The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and independent work within a hybrid environment. The Fellow will assist with copyright submissions, archival reference, and developing SOPs to