Senior Manager, Processing Archivist

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

5d

About The Position

At The Coca-Cola Company, we celebrate a culture of innovation, connection, and possibility—powered by a global system that reaches consumers in more than 200 countries and territories. As we continue to evolve for the future, our ability to preserve, understand, and activate our rich history plays a critical role in shaping our brand, strengthening enterprise governance, and supporting strategic business decisions. We’re looking for a Processing Archivist to support the care, organization, and long-term preservation of the company’s physical archival collection. In this role, you will ensure materials are preserved, organized, and discoverable, supporting enterprise access and reinforcing the integrity of one of the world’s most iconic brands. You will bring expertise in archival processing, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to enabling meaningful use of the collection across the business. If you are energized by the intersection of history, information stewardship, and business value—and you thrive in environments that reward curiosity, collaboration, and innovation—we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Archival Studies, Library and Information Science or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience in archival processing, physical collections management, and description.
• Demonstrated expertise with collections management systems, metadata standards, naming conventions, and controlled vocabularies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with intellectual property considerations, sensitive materials, and governance or compliance requirements in an archival context.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising professional judgment and balancing stakeholder needs.
• Experience leading project-based work, including the ability to scope, plan, and execute processing initiatives.
• Experience providing guidance or supervision to temporary staff, interns, or contractors.
• Tech fluency and openness to emerging digital tools, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and inclusively with diverse internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with preservation best practices for mixed-format collections.
• Demonstrated alignment to enterprise capabilities including systems thinking, stakeholder management, strategic communication, and collaboration.
• Growth mindset with an eagerness to continuously learn, solve challenges creatively, and contribute to long-term program sustainability.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate archives experience (preferred).
• Experience working within a corporate archives environment (preferred).
• Academy of Certified Archivists certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the arrangement, description, and processing of physical archival collections using professional archival standards, ensuring materials are discoverable, preserved, and aligned to Coca-Cola’s governance expectations.
• Develop and apply processing methodologies, descriptive practices, and metadata standards that ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the intake of new materials, performing assessments, documentation, and preparation to support lifecycle management and high-quality stewardship.
• Partner closely with the Registrar to maintain location tracking, inventory accuracy, and proper handling practices across diverse physical formats.
• Identify preservation or rights-related risks and escalate concerns to ensure the protection and responsible use of archival assets.
• Lead assigned processing projects by defining priorities, timelines, and workflows that ensure efficient and timely execution.
• Apply professional judgment in determining appropriate levels of processing, arrangement, and description based on material type, business needs, and long-term preservation considerations.
• Coordinate closely with Archives colleagues to align workflows across processing, digitization, and access functions to support enterprise reference needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to contractors, interns, or temporary staff supporting collections processing or digitization activities.
• Develop internal documentation and standards to support scalable, repeatable practices across archival operations.
• Contribute subject matter leadership to conversations around enterprise governance, brand protection, and responsible stewardship of historical assets.
• Support cross-functional partners, such as brand, legal, and communications teams, by enabling timely access to physical archival materials for business initiatives.
• Maintain strong awareness of confidentiality, intellectual property considerations, privacy expectations, and restricted content guidelines associated with corporate archival materials.
• Champion operational excellence by improving workflows, applying continuous improvement practices, and leveraging emerging technologies and tools, including artificial intelligence where appropriate.

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work with global impact: Join a team that preserves the heritage and legacy of one of the world’s most recognized brands while enabling strategic decision-making and storytelling across the enterprise.
• Comprehensive total rewards: Enjoy competitive compensation, well-being benefits, and programs designed to support physical, mental, and financial health.
• Growth and development opportunities: Access world-class learning resources, AI-driven productivity tools, and continuous development programs designed to help you grow your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior