Digital Archivist

Description

• Create and maintain websites, applications, and databases including editing websites and developing multimedia.
• Accession, arrange, describe, and otherwise process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, oral histories, electronic records, and other research materials.
• Develop and manage digital projects and services.
• Provide reference services to researchers.
• Research, plan, and execute tours, exhibits, and other outreach efforts.
• Continue education through attending conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.

• Experience with Adobe products, Microsoft Office, and ContentDM
• Demonstrated experience with web design and related software including Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress
• Programming experience using HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, PERL and JavaScript
• Experience with various database systems including MS Access, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL
• Excellent visual, communication, and public speaking skills

• Successful candidates are expected to have a master’s degree in History or Library Science with an emphasis on digital collections or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 to 40-pound boxes is mandatory.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have archival experience in collecting, processing, description, preservation, and digitization of digital collections.
• Must have experience with managing digitization projects.