Remote Processing Archivist: Digital & Physical Collections

Eis group usa; Sioux Falls (SD); Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eis group usa seeks a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract to manage archival collections and improve access to materials. You will preserve records, develop documentation, and support long-term preservation initiatives.

Responsibilities include arranging materials, creating finding aids, maintaining metadata, and collaborating with library staff and researchers to ensure timely project delivery.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Archival Studies, History, Library Science, Information Science, Records Management, or a 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.

Mansioni

• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Conoscenze

Research skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Archival Studies or related

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Descrizione del lavoro

Eis group usa seeks a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract to manage archival collections and improve access to materials. You will preserve records, develop documentation, and support long-term preservation initiatives.

Responsibilities include arranging materials, creating finding aids, maintaining metadata, and collaborating with library staff and researchers to ensure timely project delivery.