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Superlanet

PACS Administrator

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$65 - $80/hr

Perform PACS quality assurance (QA) and resolve image archiving issues * Troubleshoot and resolve DICOM Modality Worklist issues * Configure and maintain imaging modalities for seamless PACS ...

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Radiology Technologist

Newark, CA · On-site

... Generating image queries when needed · Working with therapeutic team to notify Sponsor/Site for proper resolution of quality issues · Assisting in archiving data for completed projects · ...

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How much do image archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for image archivist in California is $71,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,800.00 and $82,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an image archivist?

To thrive as an Image Archivist, you need expertise in archival science, image cataloging, and metadata standards, often backed by a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, image editing software, and cataloging platforms such as CONTENTdm or Archivematica is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong communication abilities help ensure accurate records and effective collaboration with stakeholders. These skills are essential for preserving valuable visual materials, ensuring easy retrieval, and supporting institutional memory.

What challenges do image archivists face when managing large digital collections?

Image Archivists often encounter challenges related to organizing, cataloging, and preserving vast volumes of digital images, each with varying metadata and file formats. Ensuring accurate tagging and retrieval while maintaining consistent metadata standards can be demanding, especially as collections grow. Additionally, staying current with evolving digital preservation practices and technologies is essential for long-term access and security. Collaboration with IT teams for storage solutions and with curators or researchers for content accuracy is a common part of the role.

How to become an image archivist?

To become an image archivist, typically a bachelor's degree in library science, archives management, history, or a related field is required. Gaining experience with digital asset management systems, photo editing tools, and understanding metadata standards can enhance job prospects; some positions may also require certification in archival practices.

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Infographic showing various Image Archivist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,828 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Corporate Archivist & Historian

Auto Club Of Southern Calif

Los Angeles, CA

$74K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Corporate Archivist & Historian

The Corporate Archivist & Historian position maintains, preserves, and catalogs the Club's archives. The position performs original research and aids Club personnel and outside researchers in all phases of archival research projects. This position curates and executes Club exhibitions. The incumbent serves as a primary resource for internal and external reference inquiries and as a knowledgeable resource on Auto Club/ACE history.
Job Duties

  • Assures physical and intellectual access to Club collections through a thorough understanding of accepted professional cataloging and conservation practices. Applies conservation practices to Club archives, with emphasis on art, image, and film collections; creates and maintains catalog databases and collection finding aids; and processes backlog of uncatalogued records. Serves as a knowledgeable resource on Auto Club/ACE history.

  • Develops exhibits and other community programs, including research, writing, and collection assessments for assigned projects. Conducts presentations in public and professional forums to publicize the Club's collections and history.

  • Provides research and reference services to internal and external clients based on a thorough understanding of Club collections. Furnishes the Office of General Counsel with background research on issues requiring historical context for legal purposes. Supports other business units through historical research, including photo and film collections. Provides content and historical guidance to Club publications and Creative Services as needed.

  • Handles external license requests for visual archival materials, manages artifact loans, cultivates external relationships, acquires outside collections in keeping with archival collecting policies, digitizes visual collections, and maintains current valuations on high-value archival holdings (e.g., art collections).


Qualifications

  • Bachelors Equivalent combination of education and experience Required

  • Masters Library Science Required

  • Masters Public History Preferred

  • 4-6 years Experience in archives or historical research Preferred

  • Knowledge of archival cataloging and descriptive standards, metadata creation, digital asset management systems

  • Knowledge of California history and transportation history

  • Ability to create and maintain detailed inventories and finding aids

  • Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills

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The starting pay range for this position is:

$74,500.00 - $99,500.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

•    401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension    

•    Tuition assistance

•    Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

•    Paid parental leave

•    Wellness programs

•    Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). 

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