Lead Archivist, CHHC Project (Storytelling) Fixed-Term
Core
Lead a team of four in assessing, organizing, and describing multi-format archival collections (text, photo, AV) for the Center for Human Histories and Cultures, with a focus on community consultation and ethical stewardship.
Role type
Senior IC Archivist (Team Lead)
Builds
Organized and described archival collections, processing plans, and digitization-ready physical items.
Domain
Cultural heritage / Archives / GLAM
Required skills
Archival processing and assessment, Team leadership, Collection management systems (Axiell), DACS standards, Digitization workflows, Community engagement, Physical archival handling
Preferred skills
NAGPRA legislation knowledge, Indigenous archival protocols (SAA, CARE Principles), Grantmaking strategy, Survey instrument design
Technologies
Axiell, DACS
Responsibilities
Lead a four-person team in conducting archival surveys and processing multi-format collections; Develop guidelines for community-inclusive archival assessment; Catalog collections and apply legal/ethical restrictions; Preserve physical items and prepare them for digitization; Facilitate collection consultations with source communities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties