Remote Processing Archivist: Digital Collections

Eis group usa; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and develop documentation. The role focuses on organizing materials, describing collections, and ensuring access to both physical and digital records.

The position involves coordinating with library staff and stakeholders, maintaining metadata, and supporting digitization efforts. Remote or hybrid options may be available, with a full-time contract and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies, History, Library Science, Information Science, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in archival processing, library collections, records management, or information administration.
• Knowledge of archival arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation practices.
• 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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Research skills

Organizational skills

Information management

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Digital repositories

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and develop documentation. The role focuses on organizing materials, describing collections, and ensuring access to both physical and digital records.

The position involves coordinating with library staff and stakeholders, maintaining metadata, and supporting digitization efforts. Remote or hybrid options may be available, with a full-time contract and competitive compensation.