Processing Archivist - Remote Access & Preservation

AMG & Associates, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote or hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role to organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to archival collections.

You will develop finding aids, inventories, and metadata, while applying standards and coordinating with archivists, researchers, and records managers. The position supports digitization, handles sensitive materials, and ensures proper storage and access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Archival Studies, Library Science, Information Science, Records Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in archival processing, archives management, library collections, records management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of archival arrangement, description, accessioning, preservation, and collection management principles.
• Experience developing finding aids, collection inventories, catalog records, or descriptive metadata.
• Familiarity with archival standards, cataloging practices, digitization workflows, and preservation procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate archival documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
• Experience with archival management systems, digital repositories, cataloging platforms, or collection databases is preferred.
• Ability to handle historical materials carefully and follow established preservation and access procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple collections, processing assignments, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with archivists, researchers, librarians, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of digital preservation, metadata standards, and electronic records management is a plus.
• A master's degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, or related discipline, or relevant professional certifications, is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Assess, organize, arrange, and describe archival collections, manuscripts, historical documents, photographs, and institutional records.
• Process archival materials from accessioning and inventory through arrangement, description, and final storage.
• Develop and maintain finding aids, collection inventories, catalog records, and descriptive metadata.
• Apply archival standards to ensure consistent organization and documentation.
• Evaluate materials for preservation needs, handling requirements, and storage conditions.
• Maintain records of collection contents, processing activities, access restrictions, and preservation actions.
• Support digitization initiatives by preparing materials for scanning and organizing digital files.
• Maintain archival databases, collection management systems, and electronic records.
• Identify damaged or restricted materials and elevate concerns when appropriate.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support access and research needs.
• Assist with acquisition, accessioning, transfer, and management of new collections.
• Ensure materials are stored and processed according to policies and guidelines.
• Review and update descriptions, inventories, and documentation.
• Support research requests by locating and preparing archival materials.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in History/Archival Studies/Library Science/Information Science/Records Management

Master's degree in Library and Information Science/Archival Studies or related discipline (preferred)

Outils

Archival management systems

Digital repositories/cataloging platforms

Collection databases

Description du poste

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role to organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to archival collections.

You will develop finding aids, inventories, and metadata, while applying standards and coordinating with archivists, researchers, and records managers. The position supports digitization, handles sensitive materials, and ensures proper storage and access.