Archival Digitization Supervisor- Philadelphia, PA

Ancestry; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry is seeking an Imaging Production Supervisor for the Philadelphia City Archives to lead a team of 8-10 Digitization Specialists in digitizing historic records. The role is on-site, full-time, with a 40-hour workweek, for an approximate 2-year contract, reporting to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager.

You will oversee production, ensure quality checks, and coordinate equipment handling and shipping. Compensation is $25 per hour, with no Ancestry benefits for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Ability to see a problem and work through solutions.
• Strong desire to improve performance and knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and potential.
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities/goals.
• Experience with digital imaging hardware and processes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of 8-10 Digitization Specialists to digitize historic records.
• Oversee on-site imaging production with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with imaging staff and department managers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provide training and support to team members on imaging processes and workflow.

Skills

Problem solving

Performance improvement

Leadership

Adaptability

Digital imaging hardware

Job description

About Ancestry:

When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.

We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.

Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.

Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people’s lives? Join the curious.

Must clear background check

Project will start October 2026

Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:

• Excellent attendance and record of dependability
• Has proven results with leading production rates in a team setting
• Proven track record of managing a team effectively with superb supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Assisting with image corrections and specialist hiring and training
• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting projects as they move through the Imaging pipeline,
• Handle mailing of equipment/hard drives, coordinating shipments
• Do quality checks and analysis for on-site production

Required Skills:

• Ability to see a problem and work through solutions
• A strong desire to improve on performance and knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership ability and potential
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities/goals
• Experience with digital imaging hardware and processes is strongly preferred

We’re looking for a dynamic Imaging Production Supervisor for a Document Preservation Digitization Teamat the Philadelphia City Archives. This individual will be responsible for managing and supervising a teamof 8-10 Digitization Specialists with the goal of digitizing historic records. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, 40 hours a week and will last for about 2 years. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This is not a work-from-home position. This position is contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation will be $25 per hr.

Working for Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com is a profitable, growing company with a positive, high-energy environment. Together, ourdedicated teams are harnessing the power of technology and using it to simplify the way people connectwith their families and their unique legacies. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also
extremely exciting. You’ll work with a team of passionate, engaged individuals. We offer excellent benefitsand a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and careerinformation, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careersAncestry.com Inc. is interested in you and we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce with equal opportunities foremployment. Ancestry.com is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumessubmitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry.com via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method withouta valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry.com. No fee willbe paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry.com as a result of the referral or through other means

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.