Information Specialist (Remote)
Jobs Ai · Greater Chicago Area
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Greater Chicago Area
Job highlights
- Organize, curate, and surface business information.
- Manage knowledge bases and internal resources.
- Develop taxonomies and metadata standards.
- Conduct research and audit content.
- Train teams on knowledge management practices.
About the role
Information Specialist (Remote)
Jobs Ai is seeking a dedicated Information Specialist to join our growing team. This is a fully remote, full-time position.
Role Overview
As an Information Specialist, you will be instrumental in organizing, curating, and surfacing critical information across the business. This role requires a unique blend of research expertise and knowledge architecture skills to ensure seamless information accessibility for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and maintain knowledge bases, internal wikis, and resource libraries.
- Conduct research and synthesize information for internal stakeholders.
- Develop taxonomies, tagging structures, and metadata standards.
- Audit content for accuracy, freshness, and gaps.
- Train teams on knowledge management practices and tools.
- Partner with subject matter experts to capture and codify expertise.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years in knowledge management, library science, or research-heavy roles.
- Strong research skills across primary and secondary sources.
- Familiarity with knowledge tools (Notion, Confluence, Guru, Slab).
- Excellent written communication and structured documentation skills.
- Comfort with taxonomies, search, and metadata.
- Library science or information management background is a plus.
What You'll Bring
- A systems thinker who breaks complex problems into actionable steps.
- Strong written communication and stakeholder management.
- Bias toward action and the ability to drive things to completion.
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones.
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours.
- Performance-based bonus structure.
- Annual learning & development stipend.
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location).
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects.
Key skills/competency
- Information Specialist
- Knowledge Management
- Library Science
- Research
- Taxonomies
- Metadata
- Content Auditing
- Stakeholder Management
- Systems Thinking
- Documentation
Skills & topics
- Information Specialist
- Knowledge Management
- Library Science
- Research
- Taxonomy
- Metadata
- Content Management
- Information Architecture
- Remote
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years in knowledge management, library science, or research roles. Quantify achievements in organizing information and improving accessibility.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize experience with knowledge tools like Notion, Confluence, Guru, or Slab, and your comfort with taxonomies, search, and metadata.
- Demonstrate systems thinking: In your application and interviews, provide examples of how you break down complex problems and drive solutions to completion.
- Address the remote aspect: Highlight your ability to work asynchronously across time zones and your strong written communication skills for remote collaboration.
- Research Jobs Ai: Understand their mission and how your role contributes to making information accessible across the business.
Technical preparation
Practice using Notion, Confluence, or similar tools.,Develop sample taxonomies for content organization.,Create a personal knowledge base demonstration.,Familiarize yourself with search optimization principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex information problem you solved.,How do you manage competing information requests?,Give an example of training others on a system.,How do you ensure information stays accurate and fresh?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary goal of an Information Specialist at Jobs Ai?
- The primary goal of an Information Specialist at Jobs Ai is to organize, curate, and make information accessible across the business by combining research with knowledge architecture.
- What are the essential qualifications for the Information Specialist role at Jobs Ai?
- Essential qualifications include 2+ years in knowledge management, library science, or research, strong research skills, familiarity with knowledge tools, excellent documentation skills, and comfort with taxonomies and metadata.
- Is the Information Specialist position at Jobs Ai remote?
- Yes, the Information Specialist position at Jobs Ai is a fully remote role with flexible work hours.
- What kind of knowledge management tools does Jobs Ai use or prefer for this role?
- Jobs Ai prefers candidates to be familiar with knowledge tools such as Notion, Confluence, Guru, or Slab for the Information Specialist role.
- What is the typical salary range for an Information Specialist at Jobs Ai?
- The indicative salary range for the Information Specialist role at Jobs Ai is $50,000 – $80,000 USD equivalent, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location, plus benefits.
- Does Jobs Ai offer opportunities for professional development for this Information Specialist role?
- Yes, Jobs Ai offers an annual learning & development stipend as part of the benefits package for the Information Specialist role.
- What does it mean to be a 'systems thinker' for the Information Specialist role at Jobs Ai?
- Being a systems thinker means you can break down complex problems into actionable steps, understand how different parts of a system interact, and develop organized solutions for information management.
- How does Jobs Ai ensure equal opportunity in hiring for the Information Specialist position?
- Jobs Ai is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals. Hiring decisions for the Information Specialist role are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.