Job description
Heritage Archive Solutions is seeking a highly organized and passionate Digital Archivist to join our team in Boston. This pivotal role involves the preservation, organization, and accessibility of digital records for diverse clientele, ensuring digital assets are maintained with the highest standards of archival integrity and security. Join us to advance your career in a modern, professional environment dedicated to the future of information stewardship.
Responsibility
- Manage, preserve, and migrate digital archives ensuring long-term accessibility.
- Develop and implement metadata standards, classification, and cataloguing procedures.
- Oversee secure digitization and indexing of physical archives.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to assess and address archiving needs.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements in records management.
- Implement digital preservation policies and disaster recovery protocols.
- Conduct regular audits, quality assurance, and risk assessments of digital assets.
- Deliver training on archival best practices to staff and end-users.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, Information Science, or related field.
- 2+ years of professional experience in digital or traditional archiving.
- Proficiency with digital asset management systems and metadata schemas (e.g., Dublin Core, EAD).
- Extensive knowledge of digital preservation strategies and standards.
- Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong project management and documentation abilities.
- Knowledge of information security protocols and data privacy standards.
- Certified Archivist (CA) or similar credential preferred.