Certifiedarchivists is hiring: Senior Archivist - Visual Resources in Seattle

Senior Archivist - Visual Resources (Hybrid)

Providence is calling a Senior Archivist – Visual Resources who will work on a hybrid set‑up in our Seattle, WA office.

This position serves both the Sisters of Providence (Mother Joseph Province) and Providence Health & Services. The incumbent has primary responsibility for managing the selection, preservation, processing, and access to visual resources in all formats, including print collections, negatives, film, videotape, and born‑digital assets in Providence Archives. The incumbent manages the digital asset management system (DAM) and helps to maintain and add records to the content management system (CMS).

Because some historical and visual material requires confidentiality, the incumbent must use good judgment when dealing with such records.

The incumbent performs all duties in a manner that promotes Providence mission, values, and philosophy, serving as a role model for the organization’s values.

Providence caregivers are not merely valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Strategic & Management Services and thrive in a culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, American Studies or related discipline with knowledge of photograph conservation and history of photographic processes. Or an appropriate combination of work experience and education may be substituted for a degree.
• 5 years of archives experience involving administration of photographic and visual resources, preservation, arrangement and description, reference and coordination responsibilities.
• 3 years of experience with archival database software required. Familiarity with archival preservation standards and reformatting options is required.
• 3 years of thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline with archival studies coursework. Or equivalent education/experience.
• Current certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists.

Salary range by location:
Washington: Western – Except Tukwila: Min: $29.04, Max: $45.30
Washington: Southwest – Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $27.86, Max: $43.46
Washington: Tukwila: Min: $29.04, Max: $45.30
Washington: Eastern: Min: $24.79, Max: $38.67
Washington: South Eastern: Min: $25.97, Max: $40.51

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time‑off, happen for various reasons such as changes in legal employer, FTE, union, location, time‑off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other reasons.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.