Digital Archives & Accessibility Steward (YES)

The Wildlife Society; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance $660/week (pre-tax)

On-site housing available

Access to member benefits and alumni

Job summary

The Wildlife Society is hosting a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member with Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice, NE. The role focuses on updating metadata for historic photographs, creating searchable keywords, and ensuring 508-compliant digital resources for public access through NPGallery.

Participants will relocate and organize physical photographs, scan images, and develop metadata, captions, and titles while collaborating with park staff to meet NPS accessibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with basic computer tools including Excel.
• Interest or experience with accessibility and inclusive programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move, scan, and organize photographs and relocate prints to the Cultural Resources Office.
• Scan images for the digital collection and add metadata.
• Create keywords, titles, and captions for historical photographs.
• Ensure 508-compliant digital resources and accessibility standards.
• Support visitor services duties and assist with events and programs.

Skills

Effective written communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Disability community connection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Wildlife Society is hosting a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member with Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice, NE. The role focuses on updating metadata for historic photographs, creating searchable keywords, and ensuring 508-compliant digital resources for public access through NPGallery.

Participants will relocate and organize physical photographs, scan images, and develop metadata, captions, and titles while collaborating with park staff to meet NPS accessibility