About the position Responsible for identifying, preserving, organizing, and making accessible the company's historical documents, records, and artifacts, ensuring the accurate representation of the company's history by carefully selecting and cataloging key materials that document its development, products, services, and significant events, while implementing proper preservation techniques to maintain their integrity for future access and research purposes; often working closely with various departments within the company to identify important records and manage the archival collection.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, evaluating, and acquiring relevant historical documents, photographs, physical artifacts, and digital records that contribute to the company's narrative.
• Assessing the historical value and significance of documents and artwork to determine which items should be preserved in the archive.
• Organizing and classifying archival materials using established standards, creating detailed metadata to facilitate retrieval and access.
• Implementing proper storage and handling procedures to ensure the long-term preservation of physical and digital archives, including conservation and restoration when necessary.
• Managing the digitization of historical documents, ensuring proper file formats and metadata for accessibility.
• Responding to research inquiries from internal and external users, providing access to archival materials while adhering to privacy and legal regulations.
• Developing educational programs, exhibits, and presentations to showcase the company's history using archival materials. Work with Facilities Design, Corporate Communications and other workgroups to create physical spaces and communicate effectively about the past.
• Establishing guidelines for record retention, document management, and archival practices within the company.
• Working with various departments across the organization to identify critical records and ensure proper transfer to the archives.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of records management experience
• Knowledge of physical and digital archiving techniques
• Assessment of physical condition of materials
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to record-keeping

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Library Sciences, Information Management, History or related field
• Certified Archivist, digital archives specialist (DAS) certificate or related certificate
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of preservation techniques
• Ability to assess and appraise historical value of an item
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience with internal communications

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program