Cataloging Project Manager, Jacob’s Pillow, (Becket, MA)

Posted October 28, 2024

Jacob’s Pillow seeks a Cataloging Project Manager to help the Digital Archivist manage the cataloging portion of a grant-funded project to improve Jacob’s Pillow’s digital infrastructure. The Cataloging Project Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes as well as helping supervise a team of Project Catalogers.

STATUS: Full-Time (Starting part-time in December 2024, followed by full-time from January through December 2025.)

START: December 2024 END: December 2025

LOCATION: In-Person / Hybrid

COMPENSATION: $55,000–$65,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting hiring, training, and managing a staff of about a dozen part-time catalogers.
Assisting the creation of a cataloging quality management program and leading quality control checking of catalog records generated by project catalogers.
Cataloging digital objects, primarily audiovisual and photographic materials, in CollectiveAccess—Jacob’s Pillow’s content management system. Cataloging will consist of both creating new and updating existing records.
Maintaining cataloging standards as well as efficient and accurate daily data entry.
Performing relevant supplementary duties as assigned, including but not limited to testing workflows, creating and managing remote access to digital assets, and writing image descriptions.
Maintaining a safe, healthy, and equitable work environment at all times.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

One year of cataloging experience or equivalent coursework
One year of managerial/supervisory experience or clear demonstration of leadership and people management skills
Graduate degree earned or in progress in library or archival science or other relevant field
Familiarity with metadata and cataloging standards including FRBR and Dublin Core
Experience with CollectiveAccess
Experience with Asana and Google Workspace
General knowledge of dance, dance history, and/or Jacob’s Pillow history
Active commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
Excellent critical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail

How to Apply:

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