Remote Processing Archivist for Digital & Physical Archives

Eis group usa; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Job summary

Eis Group USA seeks a highly organized Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to materials on a full-time contract basis.

The role involves arranging collections, creating finding aids, documenting metadata, supporting digitization, and ensuring adherence to access policies while working with library staff and researchers. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies, History, Library Science, Information Science, Records Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of archival processing, library collections, records management, or information administration experience.
• Knowledge of archival arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation practices.
• Experience maintaining inventories, metadata, finding aids, or digital collection records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
• Familiarity with archival databases, collection management systems, or digital repositories.
• Strong research, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Archival processing

Records management

Metadata management

Research skills

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Job description

Eis Group USA seeks a highly organized Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to materials on a full-time contract basis.

The role involves arranging collections, creating finding aids, documenting metadata, supporting digitization, and ensuring adherence to access policies while working with library staff and researchers. Remote or hybrid options may be available.