Processing Archivist, Safdie Architects, Somerville, MA
Posted April 4, 2019
Safdie Architects seeks a team-oriented, motivated, flexible, Processing Archivist to work in our Somerville, MA office. The position reports to the Archivist and focuses on processing the backlog of multimedia architectural project documentation. Working closely with the Archivist and other key stakeholders, the Processing Archivist helps provide access to 60 years of the firm’s visual history through digitization of unique materials and management of the office’s Digital Asset Management System. Read more about Safdie Architects at http://www.safdiearchitects.com.
Assist with the management of a vast collection of unique archival materials in analog and digital formats, including, architectural drawings, Moshe Safdie’s original sketches, architectural models, photographs, artifacts and A/V. The Archives department collaborates with and supports other groups in the firm, such as, Marketing, Communications, and IT.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process archival materials: appraise; rehouse materials as necessary; organize, arrange and describe; create inventories, and prepare for off-site storage.
- Digitize and catalog collections, including, original artwork, photographs (slides, negatives, prints), and architectural models.
- Manage Digital Asset Management System: implement updates and design changes to the office’s Omeka site; upload images and metadata, and create exhibits.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in archival studies, or, master’s degree in library science or history, with a concentration in archives management.
- Two years’ processing and/or DAM experience.
- Thorough knowledge of archival preservation practices.
- Familiarity with descriptive standards, controlled vocabularies, and thesauri.
- Knowledge of archival imaging standards and practices.
- Experience with DAMS; experience with Omeka preferred.
- Experience with coding languages.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of and interest in architecture, art and design, preferred.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks, requests, and projects in a time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to handle analytical and highly detailed work.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 to 6.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected], subject line, Processing Archivist.