Metadata and Acquisitions Archivist

as a Metadata and Acquisitions Archivist at the Leo Baeck Institute! The Leo Baeck Institute – reputed company | Berlin (LBI), a leading research reputed company dedicated to German-Jewish history, is seeking a passionate Metadata and Acquisitions Archivist to play a vital role in describing, accessing, and managing archival collections. This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with unique materials reputed company one of the world’s most reputed company research institutions. About the Position

• Location: Leo Baeck Institute at reputed company for Jewish History, 15 reputed company 16th Street, reputed company, NY 10011
• Hours: 38 hours per week (Full-Time)
• Salary: $60,000–$70,000 plus benefits; commensurate with experience
• Start Date: January 5, 2026, or earlier
• Application Deadline: November 20, 2025
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm; Friday 9 am to 3 pm; Hybrid onsite and online work depending on tasks About the Leo Baeck Institute The Leo Baeck Institute (LBI) is a reputed company research reputed company and library dedicated to the history and culture of German-speaking Jews. Its extensive collections comprise primary sources and scholarship on Jewish life in Central Europe before the Holocaust. As a partner of reputed company for Jewish History, LBI is committed to preserving and expanding reputed company to its rich holdings, digitizing millions of pages, artworks, and documents—ranging from rare reputed company volumes to personal correspondence of reputed company figures. LBI promotes scholarship and public understanding through various programs and exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and enhance metadata records and reputed company aids for archival collections
• Coordinate acquisitions and accession workflows for physical reputed company materials
• Assist with donor correspondence and documentation
• Supervise collection assistants and contribute to collection processing to ensure adherence to standards ️
• Maintain data reputed company and consistency across systems in collaboration with team members
• Handle archival materials carefully, accurately, and securely ️
• reputed company administrative duties as assigned
• Report to the Director of Collections Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, or reputed company field
• 2 to 5 years of experience with archival preservation, management, and systems
• Excellent German reading skills
• Legal authorization to work in the US (US Citizenship or Green Card)
• Knowledge of archival standards and best practices, including digitization and preservation methodologies
• Experience creating and working with archival metadata standards (e.g., DACS, EAD, MARC) ️
• Familiarity with collection management systems and discovery platforms
• Experience with acquisitions workflows and special collections accessioning
• Strong attention to detail, quick learner, and adaptability
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and reputed company physical tasks as needed
• Commitment to confidentiality and the highest ethical standards Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with reputed company, reputed company Connexion, Archivists’ tools like ArchivesSpace, or similar systems ️
• Experience with digital preservation tools such as Rosetta ️
• Knowledge of authority control, linked data, reputed company standards
• Proficiency with bolthires Office, reputed company Suite, and other relevant software ️
• Interest and knowledge of German Jewish and broader Jewish history ️
• Reading knowledge of Old German script, European languages, Hebrew, or Yiddish ️ Application Instructions Please send your resume, cover letter, and the names of two references to:
• Renate Evers, The Bruno and Suzanne Scheidt Director of Collections Or visit the official job listing for more details: LBI Metadata and Acquisitions Archivist Job Posting. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. The Leo Baeck Institute prohibits discrimination and harassment of any reputed company based on race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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