Archivist & Research Specialist: Preservation & Cataloging

Heritage Werks, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k/IRA

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

Disability insurance

Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

HeritageWerks is seeking an Archivist to work hands-on with legacy collections, collaborating with clients and team members to process, preserve, and unlock the value of historical assets across varied industries.

You will balance precision and curiosity while delivering high-quality archival services, with opportunities to contribute to digitization and metadata projects across multiple clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of archival processing experience.
• MLIS with Cataloging and/or Archives Specialization.
• Certified Archivist (CA) designation preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move materials as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital archival tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducting collection assessments and content surveys
• Organizing and processing archival materials, both physically and intellectually
• Performing descriptive cataloging and applying metadata standards
• Writing clear, accessible finding aids and content inventories
• Recommending and selecting assets for digitization
• Applying preservation best practices
• Conducting in-depth research and distilling findings into concise briefs
• Learning client histories and championing archival recommendations in a consultative role
• Balancing speed and accuracy across multiple projects and deadlines

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Research skills

Education

MLIS with Cataloging and/or Archives Specialization

Certified Archivist (CA) designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital archival tools

Job description

HeritageWerks is seeking an Archivist to work hands-on with legacy collections, collaborating with clients and team members to process, preserve, and unlock the value of historical assets across varied industries.

You will balance precision and curiosity while delivering high-quality archival services, with opportunities to contribute to digitization and metadata projects across multiple clients.