Senior Archivist & Archives Program Lead

Edola; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Group is conducting a personnel search on behalf of The Episcopal Church to identify an experienced archivist to lead and advance the Archives of The Episcopal Church and manage a team of archivists. The Archivist will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and collaborate with Records Manager, IT Director, and other officers of the DFMS.

This role oversees a complex archives program during a transition to a new headquarters, focusing on access, processing, and outreach while

Qualifications

• MLIS/archival degree or ACA certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years in archival settings.
• Minimum 5 years supervising staff.
• Experience building an archives program and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with archival standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Archives program and policies.
• Advise leadership on archives, preservation, access, and information governance.
• Collaborate with Records Manager on records management.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on priorities and initiatives.
• Supervise staff and manage budgeting, operations, and reporting.
• Coordinate with IT regarding facilities, security, and archives software.
• Oversee appraisal, acquisition, accessioning, arrangement, and description of records.
• Ensure access and rights management of archival materials.
• Provide research and reference service for leadership and General Convention.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Digital tools proficiency

Access and confidentiality experience

Education

MLIS or archival certification

Tools

Collections Management Systems

Digital Asset Management Systems

Job description

Winthrop Group is conducting a personnel search on behalf of The Episcopal Church to identify an experienced archivist to lead and advance the Archives of The Episcopal Church and manage a team of archivists. The Archivist will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and collaborate with Records Manager, IT Director, and other officers of the DFMS.

This role oversees a complex archives program during a transition to a new headquarters, focusing on access, processing, and outreach while