Digital Archivist [AQ-12638]
Aquent is proudly partnering with a leading global enterprise renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to excellence. This organization shapes the future of its industry through groundbreaking initiatives and a rich history of impactful contributions, offering an exciting environment for top talent.
About the role
Are you driven by the passion to safeguard invaluable legacies and ensure their accessibility for generations to come? This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to directly shape how a significant legacy of historical, product, and corporate materials is maintained, shared, and experienced. You will be instrumental in preserving a dynamic collection of physical artifacts and digital resources, implementing best-in-class archival practices to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of these vital collections, making a profound and lasting impact on the organization’s rich history.
Responsibilities
- Appraise, organize, and catalog archival materials in accordance with established best practices.
- Maintain and enhance collection management systems and documentation standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of archival records.
- Support ongoing archival projects and collection initiatives, contributing to the strategic growth and organization of the archives.
- Conduct condition assessments and recommend proper storage and handling procedures to ensure the longevity of materials.
- Support preservation planning and environmental best practices, contributing to a robust conservation strategy.
- Assist with artifact preparation for loans or exhibitions, ensuring safe handling and presentation.
- Maintain and improve metadata, taxonomy, and digital asset structures, optimizing digital organization.
- Partner with internal teams to optimize tools, workflows, and archival systems, driving efficiency and innovation.
- Support long-term digital preservation and accessibility strategies, ensuring future access to digital assets.
- Maintain and update archival policies, procedures, and handling guidelines.
- Create comprehensive documentation to support archival operations and data governance.
- Provide guidance or training on archival best practices as needed, sharing expertise across teams.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in archives, records management, museums, or special collections.
- Proven experience managing both physical and digital archival collections.
- Strong knowledge of archival standards, cataloging, and metadata frameworks.
- Experience with collection management systems or digital asset management tools.
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Archival Studies, Library Science, Museum Studies, or a related field (nice-to-have).
- Experience developing archival policies, procedures, or metadata standards (nice-to-have).
- Familiarity with collection management platforms (nice-to-have).
- Experience supporting exhibitions, artifact loans, or archival research access (nice-to-have).
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Must be able to lift and move materials up to 30 lbs.
- Comfortable working in archival storage environments where dust or allergens may be present.
- Occasional support may be required for archival or exhibition-related activities.
Benefits
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like:
- Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
- Paid sick leave.
- Retirement plans with a match.
- Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The company focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. It emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.