Digital Archives & Collections Specialist

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle seeks a Digital Collections Specialist to manage digitization efforts and grow the library's digital collections. You will prepare materials for digitization, organize digital assets, and create metadata while supporting preservation and quality assurance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Archives & Special Collections staff and ongoing workflow improvements. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a cultural heritage setting, strong detail orientation, and the ability to learn new

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a library, archives, museum, or cultural heritage setting.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with large quantities of information and digital assets.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and workflows.
• Proven ability to learn new software, systems and technologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for digitization and contribute to digitization workflows.
• Organize and manage digital assets and metadata.
• Create and review metadata, supporting digital preservation and quality control.
• Collaborate with library staff and manage project progress and challenges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Embry-Riddle seeks a Digital Collections Specialist to manage digitization efforts and grow the library's digital collections. You will prepare materials for digitization, organize digital assets, and create metadata while supporting preservation and quality assurance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Archives & Special Collections staff and ongoing workflow improvements. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a cultural heritage setting, strong detail orientation, and the ability to learn new