Job Opening Title:
Digital Asset and Archives Specialist
Name of Employer:
Exploratorium
Job Site Location (City, State) :
San Francisco, CA
Application Deadline:
7/31/2023
Minimum Degree Requirement:
MLIS/MA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in library and information science, digital asset management, or related field
Years of experience required:
Minimum 2 years
Salary Range:
$42.29 to $44.76/hour
Job Opening URL:
https://exploratorium.applytojob.com/apply/oN7anzdAh8/Digital-Asset-And-Archives-Specialist?source=ArchivesGig
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
SUMMARY
The Exploratorium is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization which produces interactive exhibits, public programming, digital media, and more for our museum visitors, for educators nationwide, and for our partners around the world. The Exploratorium houses a collection of over 600 interactive, hands-on exhibits and art pieces, presents 100+ programs and temporary exhibitions yearly, and serves over 600,000 global visitors annually. An international field leader in informal science education, learning research, and inquiry-rooted exhibit development, the Exploratorium’s museum group is a dynamic creative engine dedicated to curiosity, lifelong learning, and open-ended exploration.
The Digital Asset and Archives Specialist is responsible for all workflows associated with the Exploratorium’s Digital Asset Management System (DAMS), including metadata standards, system maintenance, and training and outreach initiatives. The Specialist will also provide support for additional archiving activities, including support for the development of the Exploratorium’s web archiving initiative. The position reports to the Administrative Director, Integrated Media and Communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide day-to-day and long-range administrative and strategic oversight of the Exploratorium’s digital asset infrastructure
Oversee the migration to a new DAMS, including system customizations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and maintenance
Develop and maintain best practices and standards for metadata creation, including improving legacy metadata
Develop and maintain standards, workflows, and policies for the ingestion, description, organization, and migration of all digital assets
Oversee the intake of assets; assist staff in the ingestion of assets, entering additional metadata, and organizing assets to support discovery, sharing, and department workflows. Lead efforts to locate and transfer historical assets from creators to the DAMS.
Provide digital asset management system onboarding training for new staff and ongoing support to individual staff users
Serve as the primary contact for external permission requests for use of Exploratorium copyright-protected content (both commercial and non-commercial); liaise with other museum departments as needed for permissions
Support the Web Team in developing and maintaining the Exploratorium’s Web Archive
Support additional archival initiatives for analog assets
Additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MLIS/MA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in library and information science, digital asset management, or related field
Minimum two years’ experience with a digital asset management system
Knowledge of field-wide metadata standards, digital preservation, and web archiving
Knowledge of records management principles and practices and archival standards and practices
Strong ability to work both independently and in a group
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated skills at teaching/training technical skills
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Archive-It, Canto Cumulus, and/ or NetX preferred
Interest or background in science a strong plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to move from place to place and utilize a computer terminal and general office equipment
This position requires a minimum of two(2) days a week on-site at the museum
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position is open until filled
HOW TO APPLY
This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting range for this role is $42.29 to $44.76. This range represents steps 1-3 on a 6 step union pay scale. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.
Please include a cover letter with your application telling us about your interest in the position and how your experience makes you a great candidate.
Condition of Employment: Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All medical or sincerely held religious belief exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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