Private Collection Archivist Job at Midway LLC, Wilsonville, OR

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  • Midway LLC
  • Wilsonville, OR

Job Description

Title: Private Collection Archivist

Employment Type and FLSA Status: Full-time Hourly Non-Exempt

Location and Hours: On-site in Wilsonville, OR; hours to be discussed.

The Private Collection Archivist is organized, efficient, and detail oriented. They are responsible for documenting and preserving a personal archive of historical and contemporary materials. The collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, advertisements, correspondence, memorabilia, and other artifacts representing multiple generations and organizations. The ideal candidate will combine a passion for history and storytelling with strong technical skills in digitization, metadata entry, film background, and archival organization. 

Responsibilities

• Organize, catalog, and preserve physical materials such as photos, documents, and memorabilia

• Digitize items through scanning and photography to maintain a secure digital archive

• Maintain an organizational system for both physical and digital assets

• Create detailed metadata, labels, and descriptions to ensure accessibility and long-term preservation

• Research dates, names, and historical context to enhance collection documentation

• Handle fragile or irreplaceable materials with professional care and discretion

• Recommend archival best practices for long-term preservation and storage

• Maintain confidentiality and respect for personal and private materials

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check with successful references

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, Museum Studies, or related fields preferred

• Experience working with personal, historical, or special collections

• Proficiency in digital scanning, photo editing, and file organization

• Familiarity with archival software or digital asset management systems; NetX preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects independently

• Knowledge of preservation techniques in photography and paper materials preferred

• Understanding of intellectual property law as it pertains to archival materials and content rights

• Discretion and professionalism when handling private materials

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Range: $30 to $34 DOE

• Health Insurance including medical, dental, and vision

• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement with employer match

• Mileage and cellphone reimbursement

• Paid Time Off, Intentional Time Off, and 10 Paid Holidays

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours

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