Job Opening Title:
Digital Preservation Specialist
Name of Employer:
Minnesota Historical Society
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Application Deadline:
09/20/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in library/information science or related plus three years program experience related to digital collections and preservation.
Years of experience required:
Master’s degree in library/information science or related plus three years program experience related to digital collections and preservation.
Salary Range:
Typical starting range $59,092.80 – $63,648.00 annually
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
DESCRIPTION: This position supports the MNHS digital collections across the LRC Division by leading
work to manage and maintain the materials for long-term access and use in alignment with the
institution’s vision and strategic framework for sustainable digital preservation.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Carry out activities as lead for the digital preservation program in
collaboration with the department director; 2) Participate as a member of the DPSA team; 3) Maintain
professional knowledge and skills in digital curation and preservation; 4) Carry out activities related to
larger department and divisional work; and 5) Perform other duties as assigned to support the unit and
department operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Master’s degree in library/information science or related plus three years program experience
related to digital collections and preservation.
● Firsthand experience working with digital collections, including external media, for long-term
preservation and access.
● Attention to detail and ability to track and manage multiple project streams at once.
● Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:
● Handling archival collections, digital files, and digital media.
● Training and advising others, including creating and delivering online and in-person
presentations.
● Creating and maintaining process and technical guidelines and documentation.
● Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to
changing priorities.
● Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate
effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.
● Productivity software, specifically with Word, Access, Excel, and Google applications.
● Current digital archives curation, metadata, management, and preservation standards and best
practices.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Coursework or certification in digital archives.
● Knowledge of records management principles.
● Experience with Preservica digital repository or a similar preservation system.
● Experience with digital archives tools such as BitCurator and PRONOM.
● Experience with obsolete digital technologies and file formats.
● Knowledge of project management fundamentals.
Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at
651-259-3181.
At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our
employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture
among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and
retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and employer.
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