Cultural Heritage Archivist & Digital Preservation Lead

Sealaska Constructors; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Heritage Institute is seeking an Archivist to steward SHI’s archives and library. You will manage diverse collections and enable access for scholars, students, and the public, while supporting ongoing preservation projects.

The role requires MLS/MLIS with an archives focus, plus hands-on experience in archival practice, reference work, and policy development, including digital preservation and multi-format materials.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS with an archives concentration or related field.
• Two years of professional archives experience.
• Three or more years of archival experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Northwest Coast cultures and archival practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHI archival collections (manuscripts, photographs, audio/video) and provide public access.
• Support archival research needs for SHI staff and grant projects.
• Track reference statistics, permissions, loan and accession files, and digital storage.
• Review and update policies; create new policies such as emergency preparedness.
• Apply archival arrangement, description, and preservation across formats; publish finding aids.
• Represent SHI at professional summits, conferences, and workshops.

Skills

Archival work

Archives management

Digital preservation

Northwest Coast knowledge

Library systems

Grant/report writing

Education

MLS/MLIS with Archives concentration

Two years professional archives experience

Three+ years preferred

Tools

OCLC WorldCat

MARC records

SirsiDynix Workflows

Job description

Sealaska Heritage Institute is seeking an Archivist to steward SHI’s archives and library. You will manage diverse collections and enable access for scholars, students, and the public, while supporting ongoing preservation projects.

The role requires MLS/MLIS with an archives focus, plus hands-on experience in archival practice, reference work, and policy development, including digital preservation and multi-format materials.