Data Librarian
Starbucks
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Job Description
Data Librarian at Starbucks
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
About the Role
The Data Librarian is responsible for managing and organizing data assets across the organization. This role ensures data is cataloged, accessible, and governed according to metadata standards and data governance policies. The Data Librarian collaborates with data owners, stewards and analysts to enhance data discoverability, quality, and usability.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply tags, classifications, physical and logical glossary terms consistently across the data intelligence platform
- Guide and educate metadata stewardship across business domains
- Establish and enforce metadata quality, version control, and taxonomy/ontology standards.
- Represent data librarianship in enterprise data governance forums and initiatives.
- Document and drive enterprise-wide adoption of data cataloging and literacy initiative
Qualifications We're Looking For
- Collibra or Data Intelligence Platform experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Data Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 2–5 years of experience in data management, digital librarianship, or metadata management.
- Familiarity with data cataloging tools and metadata standards (DCMI, ISO 11179, etc.).
Starbucks Partner Benefits
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
Work Arrangement & Culture
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Key Skills/Competency
- Data Management
- Metadata Standards
- Data Governance
- Data Cataloging
- Collibra
- Information Science
- Taxonomy
- Ontology
- Data Literacy
- Data Discoverability
How to Get Hired at Starbucks
- Research Starbucks' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Collibra, data governance, and metadata management platforms.
- Showcase data librarianship skills: Emphasize expertise in data cataloging, taxonomy, and information science.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on collaboration, driving adoption, and problem-solving within data initiatives.
- Demonstrate impact: Provide examples of improving data discoverability, quality, and usability.
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