Job Opening Title:
Digital Archivist
Name of Employer:
Detroit Sound Conservancy
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Detroit, Michigan
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Minimum Degree Requirement:
MLIS
Years of experience required:
3
Salary Range:
55,000-65000
Job Opening URL:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3855794/DETROIT-SOUND-CONSERVANCY/Digital-Archivist
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
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Position Summary
The Archivist will serve as the primary steward of Detroit Sound Conservancy’s collections, managing both digital and physical materials while building meaningful relationships with donors and community members. This role requires a detail-oriented, proactive and collaborative person with exceptional organizational skills, hands-on expertise in audio-visual preservation workflows, and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with Detroit’s music community—particularly elders and families who are entrusting their legacies to DSC’s care. The Archivist will be responsible for the management, preservation, and access to the organization’s digital assets, including born-digital materials and digitized collections, ensuring their long-term integrity, authenticity, and usability for current and future generations. The Archivist will lead the implementation of new archival management systems, refine existing and develop new workflows, conduct regular field visits to acquire and assess collections, and oversee the processing and preservation of materials across multiple platforms and physical facilities.
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