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Gates Archive is seeking a generalist Archivist with breadth of understanding or experience in various archival and related workflows including records management, accessioning, processing, screening, and/or access for physical and born-digital collections to contribute to cross-department operations and projects.

Reporting to the Manager, Collection Development & Description, the Archivist will work closely with the Gates Archive team to provide responsive support for priority initiatives including preparation of large philanthropic collection for access and use.

This is a 2-year limited-term employee (LTE) role, working full-time (40 hours/week, with benefits). This position is eligible for hybrid work, consisting of a minimum 3 days per week onsite with our Seattle based team with the option to work remotely on remaining days.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting range for this position is $114,467 per annum. Starting pay offers will vary depending on several factors, including relevant experience, knowledge and skills, education and other qualifications. This position also has an opportunity to participate in the company’s peer-to-peer recognition program.

Our health, welfare and additional benefits are best in class and are a significant aspect of our total rewards philosophy. This organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 6% employer match and additional 4% non-elective contribution
• Newly hired employees will receive 18 days of vacation annually (prorated for new hires), 12 sick days annually and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Generous paid parental and family leave
• Mental health resources, fertility and adoption services, charitable giving match, a robust wellness program and more!
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

Education and Experience

Education:

• A Master’s Degree of Library & Information Science or History or another relevant field or area of study, with a concentration or certification in archival studies, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Experience:

• 5+ years professional work experience in an archive environment acquiring, processing, preserving, and/or providing access to archival collections
• Experience with collection management, including creation and interpretation of accession records or collection policies
• Experience and/or training in records management, including experience working with donors, partners, or stakeholders to develop, refine, or apply records management schedules and screening records for sensitive content, including interpreting and applying access restrictions or embargos for access to and/or use of archival materials
• Experience developing and overseeing workflows, managing priority, and collaborating with technologists to identify, test, and deploy new tools
• Experience using collection management, access, and discovery systems, or asset management systems
• Experience developing or maintaining records management policies and processes, preferred
• Experience supporting end-to-end acquisitions workflows for born-digital and physical materials, preferred
• Experience performing basic preservation techniques to archival materials (e.g. document flattening, fastener removal, rehousing, humidification, etc.), preferred