Senior Archivist - Collections & Client Engagement

Heritage Werks • Duluth, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Werks believes archives are more than collections—they are powerful assets that connect people, tell stories, and support meaningful engagement. We are seeking a Senior Archivist to lead archival processing, collections management, and client-facing archival strategy. This role combines hands-on archival work with project leadership and client engagement, helping organizations preserve and activate their collections. Heritage Werks partners with leading brands, sports organizations, and cultural institutions to preserve and manage their most valuable historical materials. Our work is grounded in care, precision, and collaboration. We focus on protecting what matters most while helping organizations better understand and use their collections. This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine archival expertise with client interaction, strategy, and project ownership. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure collections are not only well preserved, but also organized, accessible, and positioned for meaningful use.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in archival processing, collections management, or records management
• MLIS with Archives and/or Cataloging specialization
• Experience working with clients, stakeholders, or cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of metadata standards, archival description, and cataloging practices
• Experience with digitization projects and digital asset management (DAM) systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities
• Experience with databases, content management systems, and Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work with physical collections
• Willingness to work at any Heritage Werks location based on business requirements

Nice To Haves

• Certified Archivist (CA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead archival projects from assessment through completion
• Perform archival processing, including organizing, describing, and cataloging materials using metadata and cataloging best practices
• Evaluate collections and determine appropriate processing and preservation approaches
• Develop inventories, finding aids, and documentation to support access and discovery
• Apply records management and preservation best practices to ensure long-term care of materials
• Support and help prioritize digitization projects and digital asset management (DAM) initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including archival, research, project management, and creative
• Partner with clients to understand their goals and provide strategic recommendations for collections use
• Present insights, findings, and recommendations to clients in a clear and engaging way
• Lead and guide project execution, ensuring timelines, quality, and deliverables are met
• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing and guidance
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and efficiency

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• holidays
• winter break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees