Digital Archivist

Cadence Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Archivist to lead the management and preservation of digital archival materials, including born-digital items. You will ensure long-term access, create metadata, and establish storage policies.

The role emphasizes archival standards, digital preservation expertise, and outreach. You will organize and describe materials, develop workflows, and provide reference services while promoting access through finding aids and exhibits.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with digital archival collections
• Strong skills in metadata creation, digitization, and digital preservation workflows
• Proficiency in cataloging, archival software, and content management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication and outreach skills
• Preferred: Digital Archives Specialist Certificate (SAA), multicultural environment experience

Responsibilities

• Organize, describe, and preserve digital and born-digital archival materials
• Create and maintain metadata records and controlled vocabularies
• Develop and implement digital archiving policies and workflows
• Provide reference services and maintain collection databases
• Promote and provide access to digital archives through finding aids, presentations, and exhibits
• Lead collection development efforts including appraisal, accessioning, and donor relations
• Support cross-cultural engagement through inclusive and accessible archiving practices

Skills

Metadata creation

Digitization

Digital preservation workflows

Communication

Outreach

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Archival software

Content management systems

Job description

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Archivist to lead the management and preservation of digital archival materials. This role ensures long-term access to digital collections, including born-digital materials, metadata creation, and digital storage policies. The ideal candidate is experienced in archival standards, digital preservation, and outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, describe, and preserve digital and born-digital archival materials
• Create and maintain metadata records and controlled vocabularies
• Develop and implement digital archiving policies and workflows
• Provide reference services and maintain collection databases
• Promote and provide access to digital archives through finding aids, presentations, and exhibits
• Lead collection development efforts including appraisal, accessioning, and donor relations
• Support cross-cultural engagement through inclusive and accessible archiving practices

Qualifications:

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS from ALA-accredited program preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with digital archival collections
• Strong skills in metadata creation, digitization, and digital preservation workflows
• Proficiency in cataloging, archival software, and content management systems
• Excellent written/verbal communication and outreach skills
• Familiarity with copyright, access policies, and digital exhibit creation
• Preferred: Digital Archives Specialist Certificate (SAA), experience in multicultural environments

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.