LEAD ARCHIVIST, Winthrop Group, (Winston-Salem, NC)
Posted June 12, 2024
The Winthrop Group is conducting a personnel search for a full-time Lead Archivist to work in a business archives located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This 18-month, salaried position is scheduled to begin in June 2024. The archivist will be required to pass a background screening and sign the client’s non-disclosure agreement.
The Lead Archivist will serve as the primary point of contact with multiple project stakeholders and manage the day-to-day operations of the on-site archival team, including archival processing, digitization of high-priority items, responding to reference requests, facilitating researcher access to archival material, and supporting various anniversary initiatives.
All work will take place in Winston-Salem at an off-site storage facility and at the company’s headquarters. A Winthrop Digital Archivist based in North Carolina and Senior Archivist in New York City will provide additional project support.
Key Responsibilities
- Survey archival collections and create a robust inventory for use by stakeholders
- Develop a processing plan for prioritized archival materials in alignment with project objectives and upcoming anniversary initiatives
- Facilitate access to collection materials by company staff and authorized, external researchers
- Conduct research, respond to reference requests and support content development for anniversary-related topics/themes
- Re-house and process archival materials in accord with professional best practices and local guidelines and procedures
- Flag confidential records and apply access restrictions in accord with established policies
- Identify materials for potential digitization
- Support digitization by third-party vendors, including preparing materials for transport, conducting quality control of digitized files, etc.
- Select and implement a Collections Management System (CMS) to improve access and collections management
- Create a plan, in collaboration with Winthrop colleagues, to support the ongoing development of the archives and expansion of its services
- Provide training and oversight for the Winthrop Archivist
- Meet with and provide regular updates to designated project liaison
- Work collaboratively with project stakeholders and Winthrop colleagues
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree with formal training in archival theory and practice
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working in an archives
- Minimum of 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- Project management experience
- Demonstrated archival processing experience and application of archival standards and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of non-archivist stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and experience working with confidential records
- Knowledge of preservation and conservation standards for archival collections
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, problem solve, and balance multiple priorities when completing challenging projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently
- Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders within a large corporate environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and archival Collections Management Systems
- Unwavering commitment to privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
Preferred Skills
- Experience in business archives or working with corporate records
- Experience working with digitization vendors
- Knowledge of and interest in the history of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Compensation
Salary range: $62,000 – $74,000 commensurate with experience and including strong benefits package (health, dental, and vision) and life insurance. All full-time Winthrop employees receive paid time off and annual funds for professional development.
Contact Information
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected] with the subject line “Lead Archivist – Winston-Salem, NC”
About The Winthrop Group
Founded in 1982, The Winthrop Group provides professional archives and history services to non profits, businesses, foundations, museums, educational institutions, performing arts organizations, families, and individuals. We help our clients capture, organize, preserve, and learn from their pasts, creating valuable resources of knowledge and insight with a multitude of practical applications.
EEO Statement
Winthrop welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or ability. Members of communities historically underrepresented in the archival profession are encouraged to apply.