Digital Archivist

Northwest Archivists is seeking a skilled Digital Archivist to join our team. As a Digital Archivist, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing policies and procedures for managing born-digital and digitized archival records.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for history, research, and technology to make a meaningful impact in the field of archival science. You will work collaboratively with a small team to facilitate research for internal and external customers, ensuring that digitized and born-digital objects are managed and preserved for long-term access.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for managing born-digital and digitized archival records
• Collaborate with the team to facilitate research for internal and external customers
• Ensure that digitized and born-digital objects are managed and preserved for long-term access
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices in digital preservation and archival science

• Minimum of three (3) years of industry-related experience in digital archives, digital libraries, digital preservation, and/or electronic records management
• Bachelor's degree in Archives and Records Administration or Library and Information Science (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced skill in electronic records processing and digital preservation concepts, including characterization, fixity, format migration, and PRONOM
• Working knowledge of standards, best practices, and principles in the fields of digital technologies, digital asset management, digital curation, and metadata standards

• Masters Degree in Archives and Records Administration or Library and Information Science
• Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification
• Advanced experience using Preservica or other digital preservation systems and ArchivesSpace or other archival information systems

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about archival science and digital preservation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.