Standards and Testing Archivist

Description

Lyrasis is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Standards and Testing Archivist for ArchivesSpace, an open-source, archives information management web application designed for managing descriptive information about archives, manuscripts, and digital objects. (https://www.archivesspace.org/)

The Standards and Testing Archivist works with community groups and program team members to maintain and improve metadata standards support in ArchivesSpace, including extending support for international descriptive standards. The Standards and Testing Archivist also contributes to improving our manual and automated test coverage and user documentation. This is a three-year term position, with possibility for continuation dependent on funding.

Full description at the included link. While all are welcome to apply, this position may be particularly appropriate for an early career professional. Deadline to apply is July 7, 2025.