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Lead a four-person team in conducting archival surveys, organizing, and describing multi-format collections in consultation with source communities. Develop strategies for archival assessment and processing while managing legal, ethical, and cultural restrictions.
Requires 7+ years of progressive experience in GLAM institutions and 3+ years of management experience. Must be proficient in archival descriptive standards (DACS) and capable of managing the physical demands of archival work.
How You’ll Contribute
The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking, and fellowship opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's programmatic activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of diverse storytellers.Responsibilities Include:
Project Management and Strategy Development (30%)
With the CHHC Project Director and team, plan a strategy and develop written guidelines for archival assessment and processing that incorporates the participation of communities represented in archives.
Advise on the design of a survey instrument, collection management and digital asset management system enhancements, and discovery interfaces.
Lead an archival processing team of four in conducting an archival survey and assessment, and organizing and describing archival collections in consultation with source communities according to standards developed by the Project team.
With the CHHC Project team, develop an approach for gathering and managing restrictions and access to collections and other community-defined prerogatives for the management of cultural collections.
In close collaboration with Special Collections’ Archival Collections subteam, make the necessary arrangements for the processing team to work in a safe, convenient, and comfortable manner.
Track progress on collection survey and processing goals and report on both progress and roadblocks to the CHHC Project Director.
Archival Assessment and Processing (60%)
As the lead of a four person processing team, conduct an archival survey and assessment, and organize and describe multi-format archival collections in consultation with source communities.
Create, and oversee the creation of, processing plans
Catalog collections using Special Collections’ collection management system, Axiell, using methods informed by source community wishes.
Apply appropriate legal, ethical and cultural restrictions to archival materials.
Preserve and store physical items and identify and prepare items for digitization, with respect to source community wishes.
Participate in and facilitate in person and remote collection consultations.
Professional Development and Networking (10%)
Remain apprised of emerging best practices in shared collections stewardship, repatriation, cultural knowledge management, and source community engagement.
Promote the CHHC project internally and externally through communications, conference presentations and other outlets.
Maintain relationships with professional and peer organizations undertaking similar initiatives.
Educational Background
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum Years and Types of Experience
3+ years of management experience and 7+ years of progressive responsibility in Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) or related institutions with demonstrated experience leading archival processing projects
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Experienced processing archivist, with demonstrated management ability
Experienced with using and designing archival, museum, and library cataloging systems, survey instruments, workflow trackers, digital asset management systems and discovery interfaces
Knowledgeable about the application of archival descriptive standards like DACS
Experience processing text-based records, photographic and AV material.
Knowledgeable about digitization programs and workflows.
Ability to identify and apply restrictions to institutional records and cultural material
Highly organized with excellent writing and communication skills
Adept at respectful communication with source communities with the ability to translate community wishes into technical solutions
Ability to manage the physical demands of archival processing, like climbing ladders, lifting 20lb record cartons, pushing carts, exposure to dust and other irritants, and periodically working in storage facilities.
Desired Qualifications
Grasp of best practices while comfortable with innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.
Strong team leader, able to direct and motivate staff
Comfortable with managing multiple demands as part of a highly collaborative, informally matrixed team
Experience implementing concepts from established and emerging literature and best practices for cultural material management and community engagement such as NAGPRA legislation, SAA’s “Protocols for Native American Archival Materials” and “Principles in Indigenous Archival Repatriation;” School for Advanced Research’s “Guidelines for Collaboration,” “Standards for Museums with Native American Collections,” and “Indigenous Collections Care Guides,” CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance, and “United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”
Initial work will take place at National Geographic Society’s basecamp in Washington, D.C. A future, additional, worksite will be established in Lanham, MD where the archival processing team will be expected to spend full days, alternating with the basecamp location as scheduled. The Lanham work location is not accessible by company -provided or public transportation. Travel by car will be a requirement.
Supervision
3 direct reports
Salary Information
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $100,000.00.In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
Supporting a community of Explorers who are illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world.
The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven nonprofit. We identify and invest in an international community of changemakers — National Geographic Explorers — who use the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Follow us and find out how to support our mission, our Explorers and what it takes to work for the Society. Official LinkedIn of the National Geographic Society. To learn about our media properties, a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company, visit NationalGeographic.com.
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