Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA) and George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Digital Records Archivist
Full-Time
 
Position Overview:

The digital records archivist is responsible for the management, organization, and preservation of the born-digital records of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA) and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. This is a new position, created to gain control over the significant amount of born-digital records generated by Mount Vernon staff and to preserve these records in tandem with the analog material already housed in the archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Reporting to the Technical Services Librarian, the incumbent will create policies for born-digital records management and preservation across the estate, working with all departments to establish a records retention schedule. The digital records archivist will play a key role in facilitating a new, estate-wide document management system and provide guidance or assistance with file storage management, file naming conventions, and record retrieval and preservation. A long-term goal for the position is implementing a digital archives program to coordinate the transfer, ingest, arrangement and description of all the MVLA’s historic, born-digital records. Working closely with IT and library colleagues, the digital records archivist must have comprehensive knowledge of archival best practices, as well as technical expertise to effectively manage a large born-digital records repository. 

The position is exempt status and will report to the Technical Services Librarian.  Salary range starts at $70,000.  Application review will start in mid-December.

Responsibilities:
Establish a records retention schedule in cooperation with staff from all departments across Mount Vernon
Create and implement policies for born-digital records management and preservation
Provide training or guidance to employees on file naming and storage strategies
Assist with clean-up of inactive and duplicate files
Assess inactive records for transfer to archives
Monitor long-term health of digital files
Serve as a lead staff member in the roll-out of a document management system for the estate
Implement a digital archives repository with Preservica or similar digital archives tool
Establish procedures and workflows for appraisal, transfer, ingest, and other processing of born-digital archives
Monitor files for fixity and file format obsolescence
Assist staff or researchers with document retrieval and access when necessary and appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
MLS, MLIS, or equivalent from an ALA accredited school 
Proven knowledge of best practices in born-digital records management and digital archives
Minimum 3-5 years of successful work experience in the field of archives or records management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform work independently as well as part of an integrated team
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated experience with document management systems and digital archives tools or systems
Knowledge of descriptive metadata standards
A record of scholarly engagement and professional service

Desirable Qualifications:
CA (Certified Archivist) or CRM (Certified Records Manager) preferred or willingness to obtain
DAS (Digital Archives Specialist) or willingness to obtain
Some experience with ArchivesSpace and CONTENTdm
Experience applying descriptive metadata standards (DACS, EAD, LCSH, AAT, LCNAF, etc.)

Benefits:
Retirement plan with employer matching
Meals and merchandise discounts
Free parking
Employee recognition at 5 years of service
Annual employee events
On-site gym
Health and dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid leave
Flexible spending account for medical care
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
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