Corporate Archivist

General Mills Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support and perks

Annual incentive program

Job summary

GeneralMills is seeking a Corporate Archivist to manage the GeneralMills Corporate Archives, overseeing day-to-day stewardship and archival services for business, brand, research, and employee needs.

The role independently manages collection workstreams, conducts routine to moderately complex research, and supports displays, tours, and outreach. Candidates should have an MLIS or equivalent and experience with archival systems.

Qualifications

• MLIS or related advanced degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with archival collection management systems or digital asset management systems.
• Strong research, organizational, time management, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, collection workstreams, research requests and stakeholder projects.
• Knowledge of copyright, trademark, permissions, confidentiality, privacy, and licensing considerations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize collection workstreams and perform archival processing, preservation, digitization, and backlog reduction.
• Appraise materials for archival relevance and recommend additions, transfers or deaccessions.
• Accession approved acquisitions into the collection.
• Manage routine to moderately complex research requests with accurate responses.
• Coordinate permissions and complex questions with internal partners.
• Develop presentations and tours for internal stakeholders and other audiences.
• Support installations of engaging displays and exhibits with captions and logistics.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, projects, acquisitions, permissions, and collection activities.
• Support outreach that encourages donations and raises awareness of the collection.
• Suggest improvements to archival procedures, metadata, systems, and user experience.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independently manage priorities

Confidentiality

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

MLIS or related advanced degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

The Corporate Archivist manages day-to-day stewardship of the GeneralMills Corporate Archives and delivers archival services that support business, brand, communications, research, and employee needs. This role independently manages assigned collection workstreams and routine to moderately complex research and access requests.

About the GeneralMills Corporate Archives

The GeneralMills Corporate Archives serves as a secure repository for historically significant, non-current records documenting the founding, development, organization, management, and achievements of GeneralMills, its brands and subsidiaries. The collection supports the mission, priorities, and achievements of GeneralMills, its brands, and its employees.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and prioritize assigned collection workstreams and carry out archival processing, preservation, digitization, and backlog-reduction work using established archival methods.
• Appraise materials for archival relevance and recommend additions, transfers, or deaccessions in accordance with approved policies, escalating sensitive or complex decisions as appropriate.
• Accession approved acquisitions into the collection.
• Manage routine and moderately complex research requests by clarifying stakeholder needs, identifying relevant archival materials and resources, and providing accurate responses.
• Process routine external requests, partnering with the Senior Corporate Archivist or appropriate internal partners on complex permissions, copyright, trademark, privacy, licensing, or reputational questions.
• Develop and support presentations and tours for internal stakeholders and other audiences by researching historical content, selecting supporting assets, preparing notes or slides, and reviewing materials for accuracy.
• Support the curation and installation of engaging displays and exhibits by helping develop themes, select and sequence materials, prepare captions or labels, coordinate logistics, and safely install and deinstall archival materials.
• Maintain accurate request, project, acquisition, permissions, and collection records.
• Support outreach that encourages appropriate contributions, donations, and builds awareness of the collection.
• Recommend improvements to archival procedures, documentation, metadata, systems, and user experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MLIS degree or related advanced degree, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience with archival collection management systems or digital asset management systems.
• Strong research, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, collection workstreams, research requests, and stakeholder projects while escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Basic understanding of legal and ethical considerations relevant to archival work and records management, including copyright, trademark, permissions, confidentiality, privacy, and licensing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow corporate policies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing business environment and reprioritize work on short notice.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver archival boxes or materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to handle fragile, oversized, and varied physical materials safely.
• Ability to support varied archival activities, including occasional events, tours, displays, or stakeholder needs outside normal business hours.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with digitization and digital preservation.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Lightroom, or comparable tools.
• Experience supporting exhibitions, tours, media requests, corporate history, brand history, or public relations.
• Experience or educational background in visual arts, photography, exhibition design, or a related field.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. GeneralMills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa. International relocation and international remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is: $41,200 - $56,800 Annual

At GeneralMills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, GeneralMills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

• Foundation of health benefits
• Retirement and financial wellbeing
• Time off programs
• Wellbeing support and perks

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

GeneralMills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.

FINAL NOTE

New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At GeneralMills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.