Digital Archivist

Digital Archivist (Job ID: 36702) Agency: Department of Education Location: Pierre, SD Salary: $23.56-$26.50/hr (Pay Grade H) Closing Date: 07/27/2026 The Digital Archivist is responsible for evaluating, acquiring, arranging, describing, preserving and providing access to electronic records of the South Dakota State Historical Society-State Archives. Duties include developing policies and procedures for electronic records; selecting and transferring electronic records from private donors and state agencies to the archives; preparing and ingesting electronic records into a digital repository; providing reference services; and improving access to digital collections. The Digital Archivist also maintains statistics and reports to the State Archivist. Benefits: paid employee health insurance, ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. A member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Physical requirements: must handle dust exposure and lift boxes up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders. Some travel is required. Ideal Candidate Will Have: One year of experience working with born-digital records in an archives; Knowledge of metadata standards such as EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, etc; Working knowledge of archival and/or digital content management systems, preferably ArchivesSpace and Preservica; Project management experience; Experience with arrangement and description of archival materials; Familiarity with XML; Familiarity using Python and/or using AI software to generate/troubleshoot code; Master's degree from an ALA accredited university in Library and Information Science or the equivalent, with successful completion of relevant coursework in electronic records and digital preservation. Knowledge of: Modern archival theory, standards, and practices and their implementation, including appraisal methods, arrangement and description, cataloging, preservation, access, and outreach; Current electronic records management theory, standards, and practices and their implementation, including hardware/software needs, naming protocols and migration plans; United States and South Dakota history; Historical research methods in both primary and secondary sources; Electronic information systems and specialized technology related to archival cataloging and patron information retrieval systems; Digital formats, their preservation and access issues and issues related to security/authenticity; Information storage systems; Standards such as technical, preservation, structural, packaging, and transfer metadata schemes; Copyright and data protection issues. Skill To: Prioritize day-to-day tasks; Collaborate on the most cost-effective and timely means to preserve and provide public access to records; Determine how and at what level collections should be arranged and cataloged; Identify materials requiring supplemental preservation and determine the priority of electronic records collections for processing, based on knowledge of research needs, agency priorities, historical significance, and professional standards; Work with the archives team, provide on-site and electronic reference assistance regarding archival and manuscript collections to researchers. Ability To: Build partnerships between representatives in various state agencies; Communicate effectively with both IT specialists and non-technical users about technology topics related to digital archiving; Communicate both simple and complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, to people with various degrees of knowledge of archival theories and historical research methods; Successfully work with a variety of people and assist patrons while maintaining a professional demeanor; Pick up and deliver records from donors; Answer requests for information regarding the archival collections; Prepare monthly status reports; Participate in communication efforts to inform the public about the historical society and archival collections; Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities as needed to maintain required skills; Conduct site visits to historical organizations and collecting institutions to provide technical advice and assistance on archival practices and preservation issues upon request. Additional Requirements: Please attach a cover letter, resume, and writing sample that describe your interest and address your qualifications for this position. Veterans' Preference is available under ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr