Librarian - Digital Archivist (Remote, United States)
WHO WE ARE
ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through understanding and addressing the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning.
THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE
We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. With the purpose of reducing disparities and increasing equity in health and education, we uplift and support our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in advancing health equity for youth, families and communities.
We achieve our vision and mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation and scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.
HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Reporting to the Director of Data Strategies & Insights, the Librarian/Digital Archivist is responsible for developing ETR’s overall strategy and leading the implementation of processes, standards, and systems to manage the ETR Body of Knowledge (ETRBOK), its lifecycle, and the creation of user experiences that make it available to all ETR staff in a secure, compliant, transparent, and equitable way. The Librarian/Digital Archivist leads the entire knowledge management process, from the initial strategic planning stages through final implementation—guiding the development of efficient workflows, selecting and managing appropriate tools and technologies, and developing and maintaining high-quality digital archives. The Librarian/Digital Archivist is also responsible for collaborating closely with teams across our Administration, Products, and Services departments, serving as a primary liaison to internal stakeholders, ensuring that our knowledge management efforts align with ETR's strategic goals and support the needs of our diverse user base. This is a remote position and can work anywhere within the United States.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
- You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
- You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view in order to further our shared mission and vision.
- You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines.
- You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
- You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
- You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with a demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience processing and cataloging a broad variety of physical and digital collections required; seven (7) or more years preferred.
- Experience applying library and archival descriptive and metadata standards; ability to rapidly learn and implement new descriptive practices.
- Knowledge of and experience with leading relevant aspects of library operations, including understanding of contemporary archival practices, trends, and emerging technologies for managing, processing, and providing access to archival collections in physical and digital formats.
- Extensive expertise in field/area of work or allied area.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Applications.
- Experience supervising vendors.
- Excellent writing, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience in budget development and monitoring.
- Previous experience working under pressure, short deadline situations, and willingness to work additional hours during deadline periods.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting with limited supervision.
- Apprised of current trends and developments in related field.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully organize and implement complex plans and projects.
- Ability to travel as assigned, sometimes extensively.
- The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States.
Starting Pay Range: $88,200 to $107,700 annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $88,200 to $98,000 at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
WORKING AT ETR
ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!
For more detailed information about this position and ETR, please visit our website:
www.etr.org
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to:
https://www.etr.org/about-us/careers/
ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled
ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, or religious affiliation – feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.
Compensation$88,200 to $98,000
