Digital Collections Interim Coordinator — NYC Digitization

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 57,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society seeks an Interim Coordinator for Digital Collections to ensure continuity of digitization pipelines, project management, and volunteer oversight from our New York City center. The role requires archives/digitization experience and the ability to align with established workflows.

This fixed-term position collaborates with the Manager, Digitize New York, and supports multiple digitization initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience in digital collections, digitization, archives, or related field.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Experience coordinating volunteers, staff, or project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and project trackers.
Ability to work independently within established procedures.
Familiarity with archival workflows and metadata is a plus.
Experience with CopiBook OS and CZUR equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and add new collections to NYG&B’s website.
Monitor materials through scanning, processing, and quality control for final deliverables.
Learn and apply file management standards, metadata, and QC procedures.
Track timelines and maintain documentation across multiple digitization projects with staff and partners.
Identify delays and risks, communicating them to leadership.
Coordinate day-to-day operations at the NYC digitization center.
Support Manager, Digitize New York, with coordination for other centers as needed.
Provide onboarding and guidance to volunteers and respond to questions.