Archivist

Summary

Archivist PositionLocation: Duluth & Suwanee, GA (Onsite, Full-Time)Are you someone who sees the story in every document, photo, and file?We're hiring an Archivist who brings equal parts of precision and curiosity. Someone who thrives on structure thinks critically and is excited to dig in and contribute to high-profile projects across a wide range of industries.You'll join a passionate team redefining how history is preserved, accessed, and shared—through cataloging, preservation, digital platforms, and more.At Heritage Werks, we believe every story deserves to be preserved and shared. We partner with world-class brands, sports franchises, fashion icons, and mission-driven organizations to safeguard their most meaningful materials and bring them to life in ways that inspire connection.We preserve history. We protect generational legacies. And we do it all with care, purpose, and a forward-thinking approach. Our work honors the past while making it meaningful for today and relevant for the future, helping people and organizations celebrate where they've been and envision where they're going.As an Archivist, you'll work hands-on with legacy collections of all sizes. You'll collaborate with clients and team members to process, preserve, and unlock the value of historical assets through:Conducting collection assessments and content surveysOrganizing and processing archival materials, both physically and intellectuallyPerforming descriptive cataloging and applying metadata standardsWriting clear, accessible finding aids and content inventoriesRecommending and selecting assets for digitizationApplying preservation best practicesConducting in-depth research and distilling findings into concise briefsLearning client histories and championing archival recommendations in a consultative roleYou'll balance speed and accuracy while navigating multiple projects, clients, and deadlines with professionalism and poise.

Job Description

Archivist PositionLocation: Duluth & Suwanee, GA (Onsite, Full-Time)Are you someone who sees the story in every document, photo, and file?We're hiring an Archivist who brings equal parts of precision and curiosity. Someone who thrives on structure thinks critically and is excited to dig in and contribute to high-profile projects across a wide range of industries.You'll join a passionate team redefining how history is preserved, accessed, and shared—through cataloging, preservation, digital platforms, and more.At Heritage Werks, we believe every story deserves to be preserved and shared. We partner with world-class brands, sports franchises, fashion icons, and mission-driven organizations to safeguard their most meaningful materials and bring them to life in ways that inspire connection.We preserve history. We protect generational legacies. And we do it all with care, purpose, and a forward-thinking approach. Our work honors the past while making it meaningful for today and relevant for the future, helping people and organizations celebrate where they've been and envision where they're going.As an Archivist, you'll work hands-on with legacy collections of all sizes. You'll collaborate with clients and team members to process, preserve, and unlock the value of historical assets through:Conducting collection assessments and content surveysOrganizing and processing archival materials, both physically and intellectuallyPerforming descriptive cataloging and applying metadata standardsWriting clear, accessible finding aids and content inventoriesRecommending and selecting assets for digitizationApplying preservation best practicesConducting in-depth research and distilling findings into concise briefsLearning client histories and championing archival recommendations in a consultative roleYou'll balance speed and accuracy while navigating multiple projects, clients, and deadlines with professionalism and poise.