Corporate Archivist & Exhibits Specialist

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Minneapolis seeks a Corporate Archivist to manage daily stewardship of the Corporate Archives and deliver archival services for business, brand, communications and employees. You will independently handle collection workstreams, routine to moderately complex research requests, and support displays and tours with accurate historical context.

The role emphasizes processing, preservation, digitization, and adherence to policy, with collaboration across internal teams and

Qualifications

• MLIS or related advanced degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with archival collection management or DAM systems.
• Strong research, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize collection workstreams and perform archival processing and digitization.
• Appraise materials and advise on transfers or deaccessions per policy.
• Manage routine research requests and respond accurately to stakeholders.
• Process external requests with internal partners on permissions and licensing.
• Support exhibitions, tours, and displays with accurate captions and labels.
• Maintain records for requests, projects, acquisitions, and permissions.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

MLIS degree or related advanced degree

Tools

Archival CMS

DAM systems

Job description

General Mills in Minneapolis seeks a Corporate Archivist to manage daily stewardship of the Corporate Archives and deliver archival services for business, brand, communications and employees. You will independently handle collection workstreams, routine to moderately complex research requests, and support displays and tours with accurate historical context.

The role emphasizes processing, preservation, digitization, and adherence to policy, with collaboration across internal teams and