Archival Digitization Specialist - Contract

Ancestry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry in Boston is seeking a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis. You will digitize archival documents, perform quality audits, and ensure timely delivery of images to the corporate office.

You are a technical person with experience in digitization, accuracy, and independent work. This full-time, on-site role runs 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, for about 1+ years, reporting to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures and materials.
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing urgency.
• Background in Photography, Library/Archives or History.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images of documents as specified by Ancestry.
• Perform quality audits on each roll before transmission.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Coordinate delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office.
• Perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks.
• Maintain professional relationships with partners to protect images and mission.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Scanning equipment

Photography/Library/Archives/History

Job description

Ancestry in Boston is seeking a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis. You will digitize archival documents, perform quality audits, and ensure timely delivery of images to the corporate office.

You are a technical person with experience in digitization, accuracy, and independent work. This full-time, on-site role runs 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, for about 1+ years, reporting to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager.