Lead Archivist, Collections & Client Services
Role Overview
Heritage Werks is seeking a Lead Archivist, Collections & Client Services to oversee and execute archival projects while serving as a key point of contact for client engagement. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality archival processing, maintaining best practices, and supporting the effective use of collections across a variety of applications.
The ideal candidate brings strong archival expertise, experience managing complex projects, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external clients.
About Heritage Werks
Heritage Werks partners with leading brands, sports organizations, and cultural institutions to preserve and manage their most valuable historical assets. Our work focuses on maintaining archival integrity while supporting practical and meaningful use of collections.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute archival projects from initial assessment through completion
- Conduct collection surveys and evaluate archival materials to determine processing needs
- Organize, arrange, and describe archival collections following established standards
- Perform detailed cataloging and metadata management
- Prepare finding aids, inventories, and supporting documentation
- Recommend and implement appropriate preservation and storage practices
- Identi
