Remote Processing Archivist – Digital & Physical Archives

Eis group usa; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Professional development opportunities

Career growth in archival processing

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, create finding aids, and support access for researchers and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Archival Studies or related field, 2–3 years of experience, strong research and metadata skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

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

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival databases/collection management systems

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, create finding aids, and support access for researchers and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Archival Studies or related field, 2–3 years of experience, strong research and metadata skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting while meeting deadlines.