Remote Processing Archivist — Digital Preservation & Access

AMG & Associates, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role in Missouri. You will organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to archival collections, collaborating with librarians, researchers, and records managers.

The position involves developing finding aids, catalogs, and metadata, supporting digitization, and ensuring compliance with preservation standards across multiple collections.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional archival processing experience.
• Knowledge of archival standards and cataloging practices.
• Experience developing finding aids and catalog records.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess and describe archival collections and manuscripts.
• Process materials from accessioning to final storage.
• Develop finding aids and inventories.
• Prepare materials for digitization and verify metadata.
• Maintain archival databases and metadata quality.
• Ensure preservation procedures are followed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Archivist experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related field

Master's in Library/Information Science or Archival Studies

Tools

Archival management systems

Cataloging platforms

Digital repositories

Job description

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract role in Missouri. You will organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to archival collections, collaborating with librarians, researchers, and records managers.

The position involves developing finding aids, catalogs, and metadata, supporting digitization, and ensuring compliance with preservation standards across multiple collections.