Part-Time Document Digitization Scanner

Town of Needham; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Needham Building Department is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Scanner to support a large document-digitization project. The role involves scanning, organizing, and cataloging plan sets to create accurate digital records.

The assignment runs for about four months, with roughly 12 hours per week, on-site in Needham, MA. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, be detail oriented, reliable, and capable of handling repetitive scanning tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform repetitive scanning tasks efficiently.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with digital file organization systems.
• Physically able to lift and move plan sets up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Scan plan sets using department scanning equipment.
• Organize, catalog, and inventory scanned documents to create digital records.
• Maintain consistent file-naming conventions and storage procedures.
• Prepare fragile documents for scanning and handle aging materials with care.
• Assist staff in prioritizing plan sets and tracking progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Clerical/document management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Department scanning equipment

Digital file organization systems

Job description

The Town of Needham Building Department is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Scanner to support a large document-digitization project. The role involves scanning, organizing, and cataloging plan sets to create accurate digital records.

The assignment runs for about four months, with roughly 12 hours per week, on-site in Needham, MA. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, be detail oriented, reliable, and capable of handling repetitive scanning tasks.