Museum Research Worker jobs in Tacoma, WA

Hiring Range: $26-$30 an hour
Position Range: $26-$38 an hour

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The Digital Archivist is a new role at the Museum of Glass. The Museum creates new digital media everyday that our hot shop is open, and this new role will help us determine how to organize, store and make it accessible to be used in Museum programs, and make our collection accessible to the public on the web.

The Digital Archivist works across departments with Museum staff to manage efforts to preserve, describe, and make accessible digitized and born-digital archival materials. This position primarily focuses on working with born-digital audio-visual materials, and establishing, refining, and building sustainable digital preservation workflows.

Storage & Preservation

• Consolidates and inventories digital assets from Museum departments
• Creates and implements a storage and preservation plan for the material that will include prioritization based on significance, format obsolescence and other preservation considerations
• Acts as liaison between Curatorial staff and internal content producers to manage the selection, description, preservation and archiving of digital assets
• Documents and reports findings to departments aiding in project decisions

Processes & Technology

• Develops workflows, policies and documentation to support the storage & preservation of digital assets
• Performs technology monitoring for digital archives-related tools, systems and practice
• Leads interdepartmental working groups to define data governance and workflows
• Develops technology recommendations to support storage and preservation needs

Additional duties as assigned in support of the Museum

Qualifications

• Master of Library Sciences from an American Library Association accredited program, or equivalent undergraduate degree, preferably in the arts or social sciences
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (inclusive of any related internship experience)
• Experience inventorying, cataloging and organizing digital video and audio assets

Skills

• Understanding of digital formats and concepts related to digital use, migration and reformatting with particular emphasis on media formats for audio and moving-image file formats
• Familiarity with tools, workflow implementation and quality assurance for digital archives. Experience with The Museum System (from Gallery Systems) and Terminal / Command line experience are a plus
• Familiarity with data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, PREMIS)
• Ability to understand, use, and innovate with community and ISO standards in a unique context, including OAIS and related standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills with proven success in independently prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines
• Highly-developed communication skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical staff
• Interest in glass art and artists is a plus

Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency, and an understanding of oppression and its impact

Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding institutional racism and building cultural competency

Peak Performer Commitments

• We care about our vision and know we are making a difference through our work
• We value individual contribution and the power of team
• We build relationships that drive desired results

Museum of Glass Mission

• Ignite Creativity
• Fuel Discovery
• Enrich Lives Through Glass and Glassmaking

Essential Physical Skills

This position requires frequent sitting, standing and occasional walking; lifting 15 pounds or more; manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; strong command of the English language with the ability to be understood.

Environmental Conditions

Generally, in an office environment with occasional visits to external environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.