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Archivist and Historian – Family Office (Project-Based)
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Position Type: Full-time, project-based, approximately 12 to 24 months
Reports to: Family Office Leadership
Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality required
Position Overview
A private, multi-generational family office is seeking an experienced and highly discreet Archivist and Historian to organize, preserve, and thoughtfully steward decades of family and business history.
This individual will lead the creation of a comprehensive archival system that protects historically significant materials spanning multiple business entities and three generations. In addition to building a strong archival foundation, this role will help curate a private museum-style space within the office where family members can engage with and learn from their legacy.
This is a meaningful opportunity for a professional who values preservation, organization, and storytelling, and who approaches sensitive materials with care and sound judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Archival Planning and Organization
- Conduct a thorough assessment of archival materials across multiple on-site locations
- Develop and implement a clear archival strategy aligned with long-term preservation goals
- Establish classification systems, cataloging standards, and organized storage frameworks
- Arrange, describe, and catalog materials in accordance with professional best practices
- Create inventories and documentation to ensure long-term accessibility and continued growth of the archive
Preservation and Care
- Implement best practices for handling and preserving paper records, photographs, audiovisual materials, artwork, and artifacts
- Recommend appropriate storage solutions, environmental controls, and archival supplies
- Oversee digitization efforts and digital preservation practices where appropriate
- Conduct periodic assessments and recommend improvements to ensure ongoing protection of materials
Curation and Exhibition
- Identify materials of historical importance for preservation and display
- Assist in planning and curating a private museum-style exhibition space within the office
- Provide thoughtful historical context and narrative structure to support the presentation of the family’s legacy
Systems and Project Leadership
- Develop sustainable procedures and documentation to support long-term management
- Utilize archival software and digital asset management systems as appropriate
- Manage workflows and coordinate support staff or vendors if needed
- Advise leadership on archival priorities and long-term planning
Professional Stewardship
- Handle confidential business and family records with the highest level of discretion
- Demonstrate professionalism, care, and respect for historically and financially significant materials
Collection Highlights
The archive includes:
- Confidential business records and corporate documents
- Historical files and correspondence
- Photographs, film, and audiovisual media
- Maps, books, and printed materials
- Artwork, artifacts, and memorabilia
- Company signage and legacy objects
- Awards, service pins, jewelry, and other commemorative items
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five years of professional archival experience, ideally with complex or high-value collections
- Demonstrated ability to independently organize and manage large archival projects
- Strong knowledge of archival standards and preservation best practices
- Experience working with mixed media collections
- Proven experience developing archival systems, inventories, and cataloging structures
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a multi-phase project over an extended period
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library Sciences, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, History, or a related field
- Experience with private collections, family offices, corporate archives, museums, or special collections
- Experience supporting exhibit development
- Familiarity with archival software and digital asset management systems
- Experience implementing digitization and digital preservation workflows
Personal Attributes
- Trustworthy and discreet
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Organized and self-directed
- Professional and thoughtful
- Genuine appreciation for historical preservation and legacy stewardship
Project Goals
- Preserve and protect decades of family and business history
- Establish a professional archival system for long-term use
- Curate selected materials for display in a private museum space
- Create an archive that can be maintained and expanded for future generations
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Fort Worth, Texas, 76121, United States region.