Job Description

Title: Private Collection Archivist

Employment Type and FLSA Status: Full-time Hourly Non-Exempt

Location and Hours: On-site in Wilsonville, OR; hours to be discussed.

The Private Collection Archivist is experienced, organized, efficient, and detail oriented. They are responsible for organizing, documenting, and preserving a family archive of historical and contemporary items and materials. The collection includes photographs, correspondence, memorabilia, furniture, toys, clothing and other textiles, art in various mediums, and other artifacts representing multiple generations and organizations. The ideal candidate will combine a passion for history and storytelling with strong technical skills in digitization, metadata entry, film and photography background, and archival organization and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Organize, catalog, and preserve physical items of varying size, shape, and material

• Digitize items through scanning and photography to maintain a secure digital archive

• Maintain an organizational system for both physical and digital assets

• Create detailed metadata, labels, and descriptions to ensure accessibility and long-term preservation

• Research dates, names, and historical context to enhance collection documentation

• Handle fragile or irreplaceable materials with professional care and discretion

• Recommend archival best practices for long-term preservation and storage

• Maintain confidentiality and respect for personal and private items materials

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check with successful references

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, Museum Studies, or related fields preferred

• Experience working with personal, historical, or special collections

• Proficiency in digital scanning, photo editing, and file organization

• Familiarity with archival software or digital asset management systems; NetX preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects independently

• Knowledge of preservation techniques in photography and paper materials preferred

• Understanding of intellectual property law as it pertains to archival materials and content rights

• Discretion and professionalism when handling private materials

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Range: $30 to $34 DOE

• Health Insurance including medical, dental, and vision

• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement with employer match

• Mileage and cellphone reimbursement

• Paid Time Off, Intentional Time Off, and 10 Paid Holidays

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