Senior Archivist

Are you an experienced archivist who sees the story in every document, photo, and file, and understands how to unlock the strategic value of historical assets?

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Archivist to join our team and become a vital player in activating, preserving, and elevating collections for innovative applications. In this role, you will work closely with clients to help them leverage their archives not only to safeguard their heritage, but also to bring it to life for modern business, cultural, and sports-driven use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex archival initiatives while serving as a trusted partner to clients and internal teams.
• Drive archival projects from initial assessment through organization, cataloging, preservation, and activation, ensuring both archival integrity and strategic value.
• Lead collection assessments and content surveys, organize and process archival materials both physically and intellectually, and perform advanced descriptive cataloging.
• Write and review finding aids, draft detailed inventories, and curate assets prioritized for digitization.
• Recommend and apply preservation best practices and draft gap analysis.
• Collaborate with businesses, cultural institutions, and sports teams to provide tailored archival recommendations aligned with their strategic objectives.
• Translate historical content into usable, meaningful assets that support today's business and audience needs.
• Mentor archivists and project staff, support workflow planning and project timelines, and contribute to a team-centric environment that values efficiency, attention to detail, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Balance independent ownership with cross-functional collaboration across archival, digitization, and client teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive archival processing and project experience
• MLIS with Archives and/or Cataloging specialization
• Certified Archivist (CA) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading complex archival projects and client engagements
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Self-starter mindset; performance-driven and deadline-oriented
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams
• Proficiency with DAM platforms, databases, and the Microsoft Office suite
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision innovative archival applications for clients
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move materials as required
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs
• Willingness to work at any Heritage Werks location based on business requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced archival judgment and decision-making
• Client orientation and consultative communication
• Accountability and ownership
• Focus on quality and precision
• Team leadership and mentorship
• Alignment with company values and project goals

Benefits

Why Heritage Werks? Heritage Werks is not just about the work—it's about the people behind it. As a Senior Archivist, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects across industries. We offer continuous learning through mentorship, education, and diverse project exposure; top-tier facilities with state-of-the-art archival environments and ergonomic workspaces; a strong commitment to work-life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays, and an end-of-year winter break; and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, insurance, and a 401(k) with company contribution. Our culture emphasizes community, recognition, collaboration, and respect.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Heritage Werks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe no one should be discriminated against based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We proudly support veteran employment opportunities for service members and their families.