Archival Digitization Team Lead

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

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.