Remote Processing Archivist - Archives & Digital Access

Eis group usa; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation. The role emphasizes strong research, organizational, and information-management skills to support long-term preservation initiatives.

Responsibilities include creating finding aids, maintaining metadata, and collaborating with library staff, researchers, and records managers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.
• Arrange and describe collections according to established archival standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain finding aids, inventories, catalog records, and collection descriptions.
• Assess preservation requirements and ensure archival materials are handled and stored appropriately.
• 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 archival documentation.
• Collaborate with library staff, researchers, records managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Retrieve and prepare archival materials for authorized research and reference requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable collection access and records management policies.
• Monitor processing schedules and ensure assigned archival projects meet established deadlines.
• Recommend improvements to archival workflows, cataloging practices, and collection management procedures.

Skills

Archival processing

Metadata management

Research skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Digital repositories

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation. The role emphasizes strong research, organizational, and information-management skills to support long-term preservation initiatives.

Responsibilities include creating finding aids, maintaining metadata, and collaborating with library staff, researchers, and records managers.