Remote Processing Archivist for Archives and Records

Eis group usa; Chattanooga (TN); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote or hybrid options

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Résumé du poste

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation to improve access to materials.

This role requires strong research, organizational, and information management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while working independently or with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong research, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Connaissances

Strong research

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Digital repositories

Description du poste

Eis group usa is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and develop collection documentation to improve access to materials.

This role requires strong research, organizational, and information management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while working independently or with cross-functional teams.