Processing Archivist - Remote/Hybrid

Eis group usa; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eis Group USA is seeking a Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. The role focuses on managing archival collections, preserving records, and improving access to materials. Strong organizational and research skills are essential.

The position supports digitization projects, maintains databases and finding aids, and collaborates with library staff and researchers. Remote or hybrid options may apply; warrants adherence to applicable access policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archival studies or related field.
• 2-3 years in archival processing or records management.
• Experience with archival arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation.
• Experience maintaining inventories and finding aids or digital collection records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
• Familiarity with archival databases, collection management systems, or digital repositories.
• Strong research, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, documents, manuscripts, and records.
• Arrange and describe collections according to archival standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain finding aids, inventories, catalogs, and collection descriptions.
• Assess preservation requirements and ensure proper handling and storage.
• Maintain accurate collection databases, metadata, and processing documentation.
• Support digitization projects by preparing materials and verifying digital records.
• Identify missing information, preservation concerns, and inconsistencies in documentation.
• Collaborate with library staff, researchers, records managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Retrieve archival materials for authorized research and reference requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow access policies.
• Monitor processing schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• Recommend improvements to archival workflows and cataloging practices.
• Collaborate with teams on preservation and access.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in archival studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

CMS / digital repositories

Job description

Eis Group USA is seeking a Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. The role focuses on managing archival collections, preserving records, and improving access to materials. Strong organizational and research skills are essential.

The position supports digitization projects, maintains databases and finding aids, and collaborates with library staff and researchers. Remote or hybrid options may apply; warrants adherence to applicable access policies.