Archivist

Job overview

The Archivist role is onsite in Northbrook, IL, and compensation is $55,000–$70,000 per year. The position is recruited by Lucas James Talent Partners on behalf of UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, whose work advances safety science and a safer, more sustainable world. The Archivist preserves and makes accessible the organizations’ physical and digital history through collection processing, repository maintenance, reference services, research, and outreach. The role also collaborates across teams on history-related projects and helps build awareness of the archives among employees and external audiences.

What you'll do

• Appraise, select, accession, arrange, and describe archival collections in analog and digital formats
• add digitized and born-digital records to the digital repository
• assess processing backlogs and storage needs
• respond to reference questions
• conduct oral histories and encourage donations of materials
• lead archive tours and speak to groups
• collaborate with communications, public relations, social media, community engagement, and other teams on history-related initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

archivist

archives

collection management

digital preservation

archival processing

reference services

oral histories

historical research

northbrook il

ul research institutes

ul standards & engagement

$55k–$70k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus eligibility
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) matching up to 5% of eligible pay and an additional 4% retirement contribution after the first year
• paid vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

Why this role

Requires a relevant master’s degree or equivalent education and experience, and at least two years of archival processing experience. Experience with archival management software and Microsoft 365 products is specified; digital preservation platform experience and Certified Archivist designation are preferred.

About the employer

Lucas James Talent Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.