Lead Archivist: Digital Collections & Preservation Lead

Central Park Conservancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent organization in New York is seeking a Lead Archivist to oversee the digitization of photographic collections and ensure optimal accessibility. The ideal candidate will manage a comprehensive project plan, establish workflow standards, and lead a digital collections initiative, enhancing public access to historical archives. Required qualifications include a master's degree in archival studies and experience in project management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with archival coursework and at least 2 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of archival best practices in arrangement and handling.
• Experience managing long-term projects with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of photographic collections and digitization.
• Develop workflows for digitization and establish quality control.
• Act as point of contact with external digitization providers.

Skills

Archival best practices

Digitization workflows

Microsoft applications

Project management

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

A prominent organization in New York is seeking a Lead Archivist to oversee the digitization of photographic collections and ensure optimal accessibility. The ideal candidate will manage a comprehensive project plan, establish workflow standards, and lead a digital collections initiative, enhancing public access to historical archives. Required qualifications include a master's degree in archival studies and experience in project management.