Remote Processing Archivist — Digital Preservation & Access

Stella Contracting, Inc; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc seeks a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation. The role emphasizes accurate records, metadata, and long-term preservation.

You will organize materials, describe collections, create finding aids, and maintain databases, while collaborating with researchers and library staff. Remote or hybrid work may be available with professional development opportunities.

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.
• Familiarity with archival databases, collection management systems, or digital repositories preferred.
• 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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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 archival standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain finding aids, inventories, catalog records, and collection descriptions.
• Assess preservation requirements and ensure materials are stored appropriately.
• Maintain accurate collection databases, metadata, and processing documentation.
• Support digitization projects by preparing materials and verifying digital records.
• 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 access and records management policies.
• Monitor processing schedules and ensure projects meet deadlines.
• Recommend improvements to archival workflows and cataloging practices.

Skills

Strong research

Organizational skills

Information management

Analytical

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Digital repositories

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc seeks a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation. The role emphasizes accurate records, metadata, and long-term preservation.

You will organize materials, describe collections, create finding aids, and maintain databases, while collaborating with researchers and library staff. Remote or hybrid work may be available with professional development opportunities.