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Associate Reference Archivist

Auburn, Washington Job ID JR2025484111 Category Information Management (PA) Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 21, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable AssociateReference Archivist to join our Historical Services/Archive Team in Auburn, WA.

This role is pivotal in preserving and disseminating the rich history of Boeing and the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and responding to reference requests from both internal and external customers, providing key support for historical research, and contributing to the organization and stabilization of all archival materials. The successful candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, with a high level of attention to detail.  

Position Responsibilities:

  • Reference Services and Access: Responds to requests for specific information (ex: facts, data checking) from internal/external customers using standard research practices requiring basic knowledge of company and aerospace history. Gathers relevant information using libraries, internet, internal archive databases, and personal expertise using standard research practices to answer specific and in-depth questions and to ensure historical accuracy

  • Group Inbox Management: Efficiently manage the research group inbox to ensure timely responses to inquiries and requests for historical information

  • Material Arrangement: Organizes artifact records, film, digital records and photographs and negatives into collections per historical services policy. Retrieves, re-files material into proper location

  • Material Description: Catalogues by entering description and keywords, titles, etc. into archival database to ensure timely and accurate retrieval of materials requested by customers or historians

  • Information Retention Focal: Serve as the focal point for information retention, ensuring compliance with Boeing historical services program corporate policy

  • Writing and Documentation: Contributes to articles that highlight Boeing's heritage, milestones, and relationships

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree in History, Archival Science, Library Sciences or a related field

  • 3+ years of experience with archival cataloging

  • 3+ years of experience with collection management systems such as ArchiveSpace 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Familiarity with archival principles and practices, including arrangement, description, and preservation, as applied to aviation-related materials

  • Proficiency in using archival management systems and digital tools for cataloging and digitization of aviation artifacts and records

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Preference for experience collaborating across large matrixed organizations, with the ability to support various department goals

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $76,500 -$103,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 26, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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