Processing Archivist, Digital Collections

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans currently has an opening for a Processing Archivist, Digital Collections position. The Processing Archivist for Digital Collections is a crucial leader within the Collections & Exhibits team, collaborating closely with collections and archives staff. The Processing Archivist’s primary responsibilities include overseeing the cataloging of the Museum’s diverse collection materials such as photographs, archival collections, artifacts, non-accessioned digital archives, and time-based media. This role involves developing and optimizing workflows for digitization, managing the production of digital images, and ensuring high standards in record keeping, storage, maintenance, and retrieval. The Processing Archivist will lead and supervise the daily tasks of digitization staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers, providing guidance and support to the digitization work team. This position is instrumental in advancing the National WWII Museum’s digital collections, ensuring they are meticulously cataloged, easily accessible, and maintained to the highest standards. The Processing Archivist reports to the Director of Digital Collections.

Requirements : Management

• Lead the management of digital collections by establishing, documenting, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Develop and optimize workflows for digitization and digital image production via scanning.
• Supervise and mentor digitization staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers, ensuring high productivity and adherence to standards.

Quality Assurance

Cataloging and Metadata

Collection Management

Access and Rights Management

Qualifications

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes :

The National WWII Museum is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.nationalww2museum.org / employment.