Archives Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Germany seeks candidates to join an archival program focused on surveying, inventorying, appraising and preserving collections. You will re-format obsolete media, maintain metadata, and help make digital images accessible to researchers.

The role includes assisting with research requests, working in museum storage or offices, and handling potentially hazardous materials with proper protective gear.

Qualifications

• Surveying, inventorying, appraising and preserving archives and record collections.
• Re-format obsolete media and maintain meta-data; Manage digital images and make them accessible online.
• Assist with research requests and provide quality responses to customers.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains museum environmental monitoring and housekeeping program.
• Physical Demands: sedentary with standing, walking, bending; heavy items must be moved.
• Working Conditions: storage areas, research rooms, or offices; potential exposure to mold, insects or vermin with protective equipment.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - April 2027. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Surveying, inventorying, appraising and preserving archives and record collections. Re-format obsolete media and maintain meta-data; Manage digital images and make them accessible online. Assist with research requests and providing quality responses to customers Implements and maintains museum environmental monitoring and housekeeping program. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (reports, drawings, and boxes) must be lifted or moved on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed in a museum storage area, work space, research room, or office setting. The incumbent may work with potentially dangerous collections that have biological contamination, such as mold, insects, or vermin, requiring protective dust masks, gloves, and laboratory coats.