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FISK UNIVERSITY

Gallery Archivist

Nashville, TN · On-site

... Librarian * Supervises student workers and volunteer staff in processing, data entry, and scanning ... Maintains firm knowledge of archival description and metadata standards (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS)

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

SharePoint Developer

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$48.50 - $63.25/hr

... voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan ... Solid understanding of SharePoint site architecture, lists, libraries, content types, and metadata.

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

SharePoint Developer

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$48.50 - $63.25/hr

... voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan ... Solid understanding of SharePoint site architecture, lists, libraries, content types, and metadata.

Buzzi Unicem USA Inc.

$110 - $140/hr

... voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan ... Solid understanding of SharePoint site architecture, lists, libraries, content types, and metadata.

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

SharePoint Developer

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$48.50 - $63.25/hr

... voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan ... Solid understanding of SharePoint site architecture, lists, libraries, content types, and metadata.

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How much do volunteer metadata librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer metadata librarian in the United States is $62,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Metadata Librarian vs Volunteer Archivist?

AspectVolunteer Metadata LibrarianVolunteer Archivist
Required CredentialsLibrary science degree or relevant experience, knowledge of metadata standardsArchival certification or experience, knowledge of preservation practices
Work EnvironmentLibraries, digital repositories, cultural institutionsArchives, museums, historical societies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in libraries and digital collections for catalogingUsed in archives for preserving and organizing historical records
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to metadata management in librariesUnderstanding roles related to archival preservation and record organization

The Volunteer Metadata Librarian focuses on creating and managing metadata for digital and physical collections within libraries and cultural institutions. In contrast, the Volunteer Archivist specializes in preserving and organizing historical records and archives. Both roles require knowledge of library or archival standards but serve different purposes in information management and preservation.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Metadata Librarian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,056 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Gallery Archivist

FISK UNIVERSITY

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of University Galleries, ensures the organization, preservation of, and access to the archival material of Fisk University Galleries in all formats, whether paper, born-digital, or hybrid archives.
Provides professional leadership and expertise in the management of these records. Promotes an understanding of the university's archives, including Fisk's history, through discussions with visiting scholars upon request and instructional sessions with Fisk faculty and students engaged in archival research projects. The position requires thorough knowledge of archival best practices for appraisal, preservation, arrangement, description, and outreach.
  • Arranges and makes available archival collections using professional standards.
  • Work with a variety of archive formats, including paper, photographs, multimedia, and born-digital, according to professional standards
  • Monitors, reviews, identifies, and reports processing policies and procedures for clarity and adoption in collaboration with Special Collections Librarian
  • Supervises student workers and volunteer staff in processing, data entry, and scanning in collaboration with gallery staff
  • Actively participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, presentations, and workshops locally and nationally.
  • Promotes Fisk University Galleries' Collections services through tours, presentations, exhibits, social media, and other appropriate venues
  • Monthly documents the usage of Archives and prepares annual reports of usage services in collaboration with the Special Collections Librarian
  • Aids in the preparation of grant proposals to support and expand the archival program
  • Maintains knowledge of current practices in archival management and preservation
  • Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Maintains firm knowledge of archival description and metadata standards (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS)
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to customer service, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external professional relationships
  • Possesses ability to work independently and with teams
  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and to work well with staff, the Fisk community, and the public
  • Ability to use initiative in the work setting
  • Ability to use library technology, including scanners, databases, printers, etc.
  • Some experience using ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or similar

Education: Master's degree in library and information science or field related to archival studies
Experience: Minimum two years' experience successfully managing an archival program of African and/or African American materials in an academic library environment
Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (CA) is preferred but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Align right margin
  • Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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