Project Archivist: Digitization Lead for 40k Photos

Code4lib; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

Join Code4lib as a Project Archivist in Brookings, South Dakota. This temporary two-year position involves overseeing the cataloging and digitization of a 40,000-photograph collection in collaboration with the Collections Coordinator.

Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented approach. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans. This role plays a crucial part in preserving agricultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience in arranging and describing archival collections.
• Ability to digitize photographs and manage digital files.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, describe, preserve, catalog and digitize visual materials.
• Supervise student assistants and interns.

Skills

Working in archives, museums, or cultural heritage

Professional standards for digitization and preservation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Archival Science, History, or related field

Job description

Join Code4lib as a Project Archivist in Brookings, South Dakota. This temporary two-year position involves overseeing the cataloging and digitization of a 40,000-photograph collection in collaboration with the Collections Coordinator.

Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented approach. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans. This role plays a crucial part in preserving agricultural heritage.