Remote Processing Archivist: Digital Collections

Eis group usa; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to materials. The role emphasizes meticulous metadata, finding aids, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of archival processing experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with archival standards, inventories, and digital records workflows. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

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

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Content management systems

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to materials. The role emphasizes meticulous metadata, finding aids, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of archival processing experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with archival standards, inventories, and digital records workflows. Remote or hybrid options may be available.