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Job Posting: Digital Archivist, DIA Research Library & Archives

29 Sep 2025 1:53 PM | Mark Prindiville (Administrator)

The Detroit Institute of Arts is hiring a Digital Archivist.


JOB TITLE: Digital Archivist  

DEPARTMENT: Research Library, Archives & Collections Information 

REPORTS TO: Director, Research Library, Archives & Collections Information 

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary, Full-Time 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: Museum-Based 

SALARY RANGE: $60,026.00 to $72,031.00 Annually


GENERAL SUMMARY  

Under the supervision of the Director, Research Library, Archives & Collections Information, the Project Digital Archivist is responsible for coordinating efforts in support of a grant-funded digitization project to produce, manage and preserve digital surrogates of archival materials from the first 60 years of DIA history, 1885-1945.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

  • Implement plan to convert archival materials into digital formats and to ensure proper metadata creation, access and long-term preservation.
  • Coordinate efforts with Research Library, Archives & Collections Information team to facilitate access and discoverability of digitized assets through internal and external platforms.
  • Develop and maintain documentation on workflows and progress of the project.
  • Refine workflows via quality control, process, and feedback from team members.
  • Administer project tasks to graduate interns and practicum students.
  • Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


To see the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3534d107-4279-4063-bb17-6ddf2cc1bcda&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=598540&lang=en_US



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