Contract Archival Digitization Specialist — Boston

Ancestry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry is seeking a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist in Boston, MA. This contract-based, full-time role lasts about 1+ years and requires a technical approach to digitization of archival documents.

You will capture digital images, perform quality audits, maintain complex spreadsheets, and coordinate image delivery to the corporate office, while working with partners and hardware service providers. A detail-oriented, independent worker preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with digitization projects and archival workflows.
• Ability to perform image enhancement and organize files.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images of documents as specified.
• Perform quality audits on scanned rolls.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and report progress.
• Deliver or transmit images to the corporate office.
• Perform basic image enhancement and file organization.
• Maintain professional relationships with partners to protect the image and mission.

Skills

Digitization

Archival docs

Quality audits

Image capture

Project management

Education

Library/Archives or History background

Tools

Scanning equipment

Job description

Ancestry is seeking a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist in Boston, MA. This contract-based, full-time role lasts about 1+ years and requires a technical approach to digitization of archival documents.

You will capture digital images, perform quality audits, maintain complex spreadsheets, and coordinate image delivery to the corporate office, while working with partners and hardware service providers. A detail-oriented, independent worker preferred.