Hiring: Archive + Collection Manager Company: School of the Art Institute of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:24:40 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Drupal, Linear About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with video tape restoration practices including cleaning and baking strategies Required Skills: •Manages all aspects of collections management, access, and preservation. •Maintains intellectual control of the collection through databases and other collection management resources; ensures the storage and maintenance of all equipment and infrastructure related to collections and space storage needs--for both physical and digital collections. •Ensures preservation of the collection and migration from obsolete and degrading tape formats; and digitization of analog collections. •In coordination with the Distribution Manager works to ensure SAIC faculty and external client orders are fulfilled in a timely manner--this includes both physical and digital formats and processes. •Works with colleagues throughout the campus and the external art, library, and archival communities to develop, maintain, and promote our collections and programs, in furtherance of the School’s goals and interests. •Collaborates with the VDB team and artists to acquire high-quality masters, and process files for distribution; manages the processing and intake of new work into the collection; works with artists to acquire better copies of old masters. •Processes digital files for distribution and archival purposes, ensure high-quality access to the VDB's collection. •Lead and oversee creating and providing still images for publication and promotional needs as part of the distribution program Qualifications: •ALA-accredited graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science or a related field with substantial relevant experience working with media archives •Four plus years experience with and knowledge of best practices and (technologies or systems) for digitization, preservation, and reformatting workflows related to media collections. •Commitment to the educational mission of the School and demonstrated knowledge of the principles of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion; the ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence •Deep and demonstrable knowledge of preservation theory and practices for all video formats •Knowledge of basic metadata and cataloging schema for moving image/video collections •Demonstrated knowledge in the identifying, handling, and inspecting video in all formats •Knowledge of contemporary art practices, especially time-based media work •Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills •Proficiency in using standard office software, web services, and networked environments •Degree(s) and/or work experience in an art or design-related field Compensation: •$53,000 - $63,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!