Heritage Archive and Digital Asset Management Lead
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Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Heritage Center in Grand Blanc and GM Archive in Flint, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
GM's Heritage Operations are comprised of the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Factory One, the GM Heritage Center and the GM Archive, located at the Heritage Center. Both facilities, located in Flint and Grand Blanc, Michigan, respectively, offer inclusive visitor experiences for a variety of audiences.
The Heritage Archive and Digital Asset Management Lead oversees a team of direct and vendor-staffed information professionals that implement the policies and procedures required to preserve, protect and provide access to General Motors' collections of historically significant documentation, literature, visual media and artifacts. This person also leads all digital asset management activity for the organization by developing and executing strategies to govern acquisition, description, access and usage of digital content.
In the near term, this leader will establish the new archive area including office space, storage area, and processing center. They will be the primary interface with the storage system provider, Montel, and oversee the organization and re-shelving of cataloged assets. They will be a regular participant of all project meetings and are expected to contribute to their area of expertise and responsibility.
What You'll Do
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Heritage Center in Grand Blanc and GM Archive in Flint, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
GM's Heritage Operations are comprised of the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Factory One, the GM Heritage Center and the GM Archive, located at the Heritage Center. Both facilities, located in Flint and Grand Blanc, Michigan, respectively, offer inclusive visitor experiences for a variety of audiences.
The Heritage Archive and Digital Asset Management Lead oversees a team of direct and vendor-staffed information professionals that implement the policies and procedures required to preserve, protect and provide access to General Motors' collections of historically significant documentation, literature, visual media and artifacts. This person also leads all digital asset management activity for the organization by developing and executing strategies to govern acquisition, description, access and usage of digital content.
In the near term, this leader will establish the new archive area including office space, storage area, and processing center. They will be the primary interface with the storage system provider, Montel, and oversee the organization and re-shelving of cataloged assets. They will be a regular participant of all project meetings and are expected to contribute to their area of expertise and responsibility.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of direct and vendor-staffed employees that provide archival services to General Motors.
- Develop, communicate and execute policies and procedures for the acquisition, arrangement, description and preservation of archival collections.
- Prioritize archival processing, digitization and description projects, developing strategies for their timely completion and maintaining relevant metrics.
- Train and provide continuing guidance to team members regarding all aspects of the archival process.
- Lead the GM Archive's digital asset management (DAM) efforts, interfacing with GM IT to develop and execute business requirements for the GM Archive's DAM systems with regards to user interface, metadata strategy, content migration, workflow processes, user access and permission.
- Establish relationships with potential donors to acquire and preserve significant archival collections to help tell the story of General Motors, its predecessors, and subsidiaries.
- Work closely with the heritage leadership team to strengthen and promote GM Heritage Operations.
- Participate in the selection, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of paid and volunteer staff as required.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in library and information science, or related, with an emphasis on archival administration and/or electronic records.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in processing collections and developing archives.
- Working knowledge of the automotive industry in general and General Motors in particular.
- Highly developed communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to organize and plan effectively, often in an ambiguous and changing environment.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team to achieve both individual and shared objectives.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in library and information science, or related, with an emphasis on archival administration and/or electronic records.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
#LI-SS1
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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