In PersonOccasional travel is required, and the employee may need to work at any Heritage Werks location.
Content & WritingContent Design & Strategy
About the job
Requirements
At least 3 years of archival processing experience.
A Master of Library and Information Science degree with a cataloging and/or archives specialization.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and move materials as needed.
Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs.
Strong project and time management skills.
Willingness to work at any Heritage Werks location as required by business needs.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital archival tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized, adaptable, and focused on quality.
Responsibilities
Conduct collection assessments and content surveys.
Organize and process archival materials physically and intellectually.
Perform descriptive cataloging and apply metadata standards.
Write clear, accessible finding aids and content inventories.
Recommend and select assets for digitization.
Apply preservation best practices.
Conduct in-depth archival research and distill findings into concise briefs.
Learn client histories and champion archival recommendations in a consultative role.
Provide specialized archival research support across client projects and industries.
Conduct reference interviews to clarify research needs, define scope, and estimate completion times.
Prioritize and deliver multiple concurrent research requests according to client needs, urgency, and project timelines.
Accommodate quick-turn research requests while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Collaborate with project management, archival teams, and client-facing partners to deliver timely, actionable results.
Translate research findings into clear summaries, insights, and recommendations for internal teams and clients.
Desired Qualifications
Certified Archivist (CA) designation.
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.
Who We Are
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.
What You’ll Do
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 surveys
Organizing and processing archival materials, both physically and intellectually
Performing descriptive cataloging and applying metadata standards
Writing clear, accessible finding aids and content inventories
Recommending and selecting assets for digitization
Applying preservation best practices
Conducting in-depth research and distilling findings into concise briefs
Learning client histories and championing archival recommendations in a consultative role
You’ll balance speed and accuracy while navigating multiple projects, clients, and deadlines with professionalism and poise.
Research & Client Services Responsibilities
In addition to core archival processing, this role provides specialized archival research and reference support across Heritage Werks’ diverse client base. Responsibilities include:
Providing specialized archival research support across a wide range of client projects and industries
Conducting thorough reference interviews to clarify research needs, define scope, and provide estimates to complete requests
Prioritizing and delivering multiple concurrent research requests based on client needs, urgency, and project timelines
Pivoting efficiently between tasks to accommodate quick-turn research requests while maintaining quality and accuracy
Collaborating across departments, including project management, archival teams, and client-facing partners, to deliver timely and actionable results
Translating research findings into clear summaries, insights, and recommendations for internal teams and clients
What You Bring
You’re detail-driven and deadline-ready. You thrive in a team environment but are equally comfortable working independently. You're naturally curious, highly organized, and passionate about preserving history in ways that are both meaningful and modern.
Qualifications
3+ years of archival processing experience
MLIS with Cataloging and/or Archives Specialization
Certified Archivist (CA) designation preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move materials as needed
Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs
Strong project and time management skills
Willingness to work at any location of Heritage Werks as per business requirements
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital archival tools
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
Core Competencies
Client Orientation
Accountability
Results-Driven
Focus on Quality
Company and Team Alignment
Why Join Heritage Werks?
At Heritage Werks, you’ll do more than preserve history—you’ll help shape how it’s experienced. You’ll work across industries, building innovative archival solutions that are strategic, functional, and beautifully executed. We offer a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance culture, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.
Competitive benefits including:
Health Care (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Heritage Werks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Heritage Werks is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.