Archival Coordinator

Goldbelt Incorporated is a leading urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska, and Herndon, Virginia. Our primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of over 4,000 Alaska Native shareholders.

The archival coordinator will be responsible for inventorying Goldbelt's storage to identify historically relevant artwork, documents, and publications. This includes researching inventoried items, interviewing elders, collecting photographs, arranging items into collections, and compiling them into thoughtful collections with well-written summaries.

• Conduct site visits and create logs of inventory in various Goldbelt storage units and files.
• Scan, photograph, and capture images of identified inventoried items for inclusion in the larger archival effort.
• Identify keywords and write descriptions of the photographs, art, and preserved records, which may later be used to locate materials.
• Assess records and historically valuable documents, participate in research training and activities, and control safekeeping of archival documents and materials.
• Request or recommend pertinent materials available in libraries, private collections, or other archives.
• Select and edit documents for publication and display.
• Secure, record, preserve, and maintain documents and records that have historical or important significance for individuals or organizations related to Goldbelt.
• Convert and preserve materials in a digital format for long-term storage and preservation.
• Organize and catalog records and prepare them for public access and storage.
• Maintain the corporation's and individuals' privacy, confidentiality, copyright, and reparative description in providing and restricting access to collections.

• Experience arranging and describing visual collections.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information in clear and concise language for use in collection descriptions.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment in carrying out archival responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint preferred.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective and persuasive communication skills, including public speaking expertise.
• Problem solver with the ability to multitask with outstanding organizational skills.
• Proven team player with a flexible personality and positive attitude.

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-2 years working with digital and physical media (audio, video & graphics).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage.