Digital Archivist & Preservation Metadata Lead

Certifiedarchivists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,950 - 72,050; Full time

Job summary

A leading research center in Austin is seeking a skilled Digital Archivist to oversee digital materials and develop stewardship policies. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess technical expertise in born-digital materials. Responsibilities include appraising digital content, training student workers, and representing the center in stewardship initiatives. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaboration, with a competitive salary of $65,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working with born-digital material in an archival setting.
• Strong knowledge of digital stewardship tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Appraise, preserve, and provide access to primary source digital materials.
• Develop and document policies for stewardship of digital materials.
• Lead evaluation of tools for digital stewardship.

Skills

Technical expertise with born-digital objects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Education

Masters degree in Information Science or related field

Tools

Familiarity with metadata standards

Experience with Preservica

Job description

A leading research center in Austin is seeking a skilled Digital Archivist to oversee digital materials and develop stewardship policies. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess technical expertise in born-digital materials. Responsibilities include appraising digital content, training student workers, and representing the center in stewardship initiatives. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaboration, with a competitive salary of $65,500 annually.