Senior Archivist - Collections & Client Engagement

About the role

Help Shape How History Is Experienced At Heritage Werks, we believe archives are more than collections—they are powerful assets that connect people, tell stories, and support meaningful engagement. We are seeking a Senior Archivist to lead archival processing, collections management, and client-facing archival strategy. This role combines hands-on archival work with project leadership and client engagement, helping organizations preserve and activate their collections.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in archival processing, collections management, or records management
• MLIS with Archives and/or Cataloging specialization
• Certified Archivist (CA) preferred
• Experience working with clients, stakeholders, or cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of metadata standards, archival description, and cataloging practices
• Experience with digitization projects and digital asset management (DAM) systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities
• Experience with databases, content management systems, and Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
• Willingness to work at any Heritage Werks location based on business requirements

What You'll Do

• Lead archival projects from assessment through completion
• Perform archival processing, including organizing, describing, and cataloging materials using metadata and cataloging best practices
• Evaluate collections and determine appropriate processing and preservation approaches
• Develop inventories, finding aids, and documentation to support access and discovery
• Apply records management and preservation best practices to ensure long-term care of materials
• Support and help prioritize digitization projects and digital asset management (DAM) initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including archival, research, project management, and creative
• Partner with clients to understand their goals and provide strategic recommendations for collections use
• Present insights, findings, and recommendations to clients in a clear and engaging way
• Lead and guide project execution, ensuring timelines, quality, and deliverables are met
• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing and guidance
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and efficiency