Published by Andrew Wiegert, August 29th, 2025

Mount Auburn Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark and one of the most significant landscaped cemeteries in the United States, seeks a Digital Archivist to spearhead its efforts in preserving and making accessible its extensive historical records. Responsibilities include digitizing fragile materials, implementing metadata standards, managing digital assets, and ensuring long-term preservation of both analog and born-digital content. The role provides a unique chance to work at the intersection of cultural heritage preservation and modern technology, safeguarding more than a century of burial records, photographs, and correspondence. Posted August 7, 2025, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute to an institution that blends art, history, and horticulture.

Link to job:

https://mountauburncemetery.applytojob.com/apply/0sfx9Jvml7/Digital-Archivist