Archives & Records Officer - Backlog Digitization Lead

Digital Preservation Coalition; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Washington DC is hiring Archives/Records Officers for a fixed-term role focused on processing a backlog of predominantly analogue records. Responsibilities include appraising and arranging archival materials and entering metadata into an online catalogue. The role involves collaborating with the Archives Team Lead and ensuring compliance with the institution's policies and transparency commitments. Qualified candidates with experience in archives and records management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in records and archives management.
• Strong understanding of information governance and preservation.
• Ability to work with both analogue and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Appraise and arrange archival records.
• Enter metadata into the online catalogue.
• Collaborate with the Archives Team Lead to process backlogs.

Job description

A financial institution in Washington DC is hiring Archives/Records Officers for a fixed-term role focused on processing a backlog of predominantly analogue records. Responsibilities include appraising and arranging archival materials and entering metadata into an online catalogue. The role involves collaborating with the Archives Team Lead and ensuring compliance with the institution's policies and transparency commitments. Qualified candidates with experience in archives and records management are encouraged to apply.