Ontario Jewish Archives Director

16 hours ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. Full-time
Lead archival transformation at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, guiding collection preservation, access, and public engagement. Work onsite Monday through Thursday, remotely Friday. The Director leads the Ontario Jewish Archives into its spring 2027 reopening and institutional rebrand. This senior archival position oversees acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, reference services, and digital access. You will supervise staff and volunteers, manage partnerships, outreach programming, exhibitions, communications, fundraising, and departmental planning. Key Responsibilities:

Direct physical and digital archival operations Set collection development, preservation, and access priorities Lead staff, contract workers, students, and volunteers Develop partnerships, exhibitions, programs, and public communications Manage budgets, grants, fundraising, and board liaison responsibilities Requirements:

Seven to ten years of archival experience Three to five years of supervisory experience Master of Archival Studies or equivalent Strong knowledge of Rules for Archival Description Understanding of Canadian Jewish history, culture, and community Shape Ontario Jewish Archives through archival leadership, digital access, partnership development, fundraising, and meaningful public programming.