Remote Processing Archivist — Digital Preservation & Access

Stella Contracting, Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Professional development and archival/

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract position in Salt Lake City, UT.

The role focuses on managing archival collections, preserving historical records, and developing collection documentation to improve access to materials. The candidate will organize materials, create finding aids, and support digitization while collaborating with library staff and researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in archival processing or information administration.
• Knowledge of archival arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation practices.
• Strong research, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract position in Salt Lake City, UT.

The role focuses on managing archival collections, preserving historical records, and developing collection documentation to improve access to materials. The candidate will organize materials, create finding aids, and support digitization while collaborating with library staff and researchers.