Director of Corporate Archives and Legacy Projects
The Miller Family Office was established to facilitate the growing personal and business needs of the Larry H. and Gail Miller family. The Miller Family Office serves to help the Miller family operate cohesively and equitably by providing a platform where all members of the Miller family can share views, provide input, and contribute to the well-being of the family. The Miller Family Office facilitates personal growth and academic opportunity as well as financial, professional, and social development.
Reports to: Archives and Legacy Project Committee
Base Salary: $200,000 - $250,000
Job Summary:
The Miller Family Office is seeking a Director of Corporate Archives and Legacy Projects to lead the development, preservation, and strategic organization of the company’s historical, personal, and family-related records. This role is responsible for shaping and executing a long-term archival strategy and supporting legacy initiatives that reflect the company’s values, growth, and culture.
The Director will have responsibility for managing projects from planning through implementation and may assemble and lead a small team or collaborate with external partners and internal departments as needed. This role will also support broader storytelling efforts and contribute research for confidential legacy-related initiatives.
The ideal candidate has experience in managing and developing archival projects that integrate corporate and family records and has supported storytelling, brand history, or executive documentation efforts, potentially contributing to formal book or film assets.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Team Oversight
- Develop and lead a long-term archival and legacy strategy aligned with company and family goals.
- Manage all phases of archival projects, including planning, organizing, implementation, and ongoing operations.
- Identify and oversee internal resources or external support as needed to meet project objectives.
- Maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with broader priorities.
Archival Management & Preservation
- Develop and implement a long-term strategy for corporate records management and preservation.
- Collect, organize, and maintain historical company and family-owned records, including documents, images, videos, publications, and artifacts.
- Establish retention schedules, cataloging standards, and proper storage conditions to prevent material deterioration.
- Oversee the care and digitization of physical and digital assets to ensure long-term accessibility.
- Manage the secure transfer of historical records to archival storage.
Research & Documentation
- Conduct in-depth research into the company’s history, compiling significant milestones, leadership changes, and key developments.
- Curate and organize materials related to the company’s growth, operations, and legacy for internal use and future corporate projects.
- Assist in fact-checking and historical verification for corporate publications, marketing materials, and executive initiatives.
- Identify and synthesize key historical and contemporary assets to support long-term documentation efforts.
- Create finding aids, indexes, and reference materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with departments such as Legal, People and Culture, Corporate Affairs, and the Family Office to identify and archive key historical documents.
- Provide archival and research support for legacy-focused initiatives, including anniversaries, leadership transitions, and internal or external storytelling.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal archival inquiries.
Digital Archiving & Technology
- Implement and manage digital archiving tools for efficient record retrieval and long-term preservation.
- Ensure compliance with best practices for digital preservation and metadata management.
- Stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends in corporate archiving.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in history, information management, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in archival management, corporate records, or historical research.
- At least 2 years of experience leading projects or managing archival initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of archival preservation techniques, cataloging systems, and metadata standards.
- Familiarity with digital archiving tools, document management systems, and database software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven experience working with both corporate and personal/family records in support of storytelling or special projects.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with research and historical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA accredited institution with course work in archival science preferred
- Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists (CA) or other recognized professional organizations.
- Experience working in a corporate, museum, historical research setting or family-owned business setting.
- Knowledge of legal and compliance considerations related to record retention and privacy.
Physical Requirements:
- Work performed in an office setting
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities
- To perform other duties as required
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Miller Family Office reserves the right to do so at any time. Employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in History or related field.
Experience
Required
Familiarity with digital archiving tools, document management systems, and database software.Strong knowledge of archival preservation techniques, cataloging systems, and metadata standards.
2 years:
experience leading projects or managing archival initiatives
5-7 years:
experience in archival management, corporate records, or historical research.