Remote Processing Archivist for Digital Preservation

Stella Contracting, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and improve access to physical and digital materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in archival-related field, 2–3 years of processing experience, and strong research, organizational, and information-management skills. Remote or hybrid work options may be available depending on access needs.

Qualifications

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

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archival databases

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Processing Archivist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. You will manage archival collections, preserve historical records, and improve access to physical and digital materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in archival-related field, 2–3 years of processing experience, and strong research, organizational, and information-management skills. Remote or hybrid work options may be available depending on access needs.