Remote Processing Archivist: Archival Access & Preservation

AMG & Associates, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG & Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Archivist to manage archival materials from accessioning to storage. You will develop finding aids, inventories, and metadata while applying established standards for accurate documentation and preservation.

The role involves digitization support, coordination with librarians and researchers, and ensuring compliance with policies. A strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential for success.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, arrange, and describe archival collections, manuscripts, historical documents, photographs, and institutional records.
• Process archival materials from accessioning through arrangement, description, and final storage.
• Develop and maintain finding aids, inventories, catalog records, and descriptive metadata.
• Apply archival standards and procedures to ensure consistent organization and documentation.
• Evaluate preservation needs, handling requirements, and storage conditions.
• Maintain records of collection contents, processing activities, access restrictions, and preservation actions.
• Support digitization 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 staff to support access and research needs.
• Assist with acquisition, accessioning, transfer, and management of new collections.
• Ensure materials are stored and processed per policies and preservation guidelines.
• Review and update collection descriptions, catalogs, inventories, and documentation.
• Support research requests by locating and preparing materials for access.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow restricted records requirements.
• Assist with audits, assessments, preservation projects, and records management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in History

Master's degree in Library/Archival Science

Master's degree in Information Science (preferred)

Tools

Archival systems

Digital repositories

Cataloging platforms

Collection databases

Job description

AMG & Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Archivist to manage archival materials from accessioning to storage. You will develop finding aids, inventories, and metadata while applying established standards for accurate documentation and preservation.

The role involves digitization support, coordination with librarians and researchers, and ensuring compliance with policies. A strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential for success.