Remote Processing Archivist: Archival Access & Preservation

Stella Contracting, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Hybrid work option

Professional development

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. seeks a Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role. You will manage archival materials, create finding aids, and ensure proper preservation while maintaining accurate metadata and records.

The role involves collaboration with library staff and researchers to improve access to both physical and digital collections. The position offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement with a typical 40-hour week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials and institutional records.
• Arrange and describe collections according to archival standards.
• Create and maintain finding aids, inventories, and catalog records.
• Assess preservation needs and ensure proper handling and storage.
• Maintain accurate collection databases and metadata.
• Support digitization projects and verify digital records.
• Identify gaps, preservation concerns, and inconsistencies in documentation.
• Collaborate with library staff, researchers, and records managers.
• Retrieve and prepare archival materials for authorized requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow access policies.
• Monitor processing schedules and deadlines.
• Recommend improvements to workflows and practices.

Skills

Research

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies, History, Library Science, Information Science, Records Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Digital repositories

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc. seeks a Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role. You will manage archival materials, create finding aids, and ensure proper preservation while maintaining accurate metadata and records.

The role involves collaboration with library staff and researchers to improve access to both physical and digital collections. The position offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement with a typical 40-hour week.