Job description
Join Northwest Heritage Archives as an Archiving Specialist, helping preserve vital records and digital assets for future generations.
In this role you will manage physical and digital archives, implement metadata standards, and support accessibility for researchers and internal teams.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement archival policies and procedures to guide intake, processing, and access.
- Manage physical and digital archives including intake, appraisal, processing, packaging, and housing.
- Create and apply metadata schemas (Dublin Core, PREMIS, METS) and ensure OAIS-aligned practices.
- Oversee digitization projects and preservation strategies to maintain long-term access.
- Provide reference services, grant compliance support, and assist researchers with finding aids and materials.
- Collaborate with IT, Records Management, and curatorial teams to ensure information governance.
- Monitor storage conditions, perform quality control, and coordinate disaster recovery planning.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, Information Management, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 2-5 years of archival experience, with digital preservation or digitization project experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of metadata standards (Dublin Core, PREMIS, METS) and experience with EAD/XML.
- Hands-on experience with archival management software (e.g., ArchivesSpace) and digital asset platforms.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication and ability to collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with information governance, records retention policies, and access control best practices.