Head of Arches Initiative | Open-Source Heritage Leadership

Digital Preservation Coalition; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural heritage organization seeks a Head for the Archives Initiative in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include overseeing department activities, budget, and staffing, and leading the Arches team. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a passion for cultural heritage, and experience with open-source technologies. This position offers an annual salary range of $170,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• Strong project and team management skills.
• Passion for cultural heritage and heritage data management.
• Effective collaboration with global software users.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of the Archives Initiative department.
• Oversee budget, planning, and staffing.
• Direct the Arches team and liaise with global heritage communities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cultural heritage knowledge

Open-source technologies

Semantic technologies understanding

Job description

A prominent cultural heritage organization seeks a Head for the Archives Initiative in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include overseeing department activities, budget, and staffing, and leading the Arches team. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a passion for cultural heritage, and experience with open-source technologies. This position offers an annual salary range of $170,000 to $185,000.