Remote Processing Archivist & Metadata Specialist

AMG & Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Remote or hybrid work options

Job summary

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. The role supports arrangement, description, preservation, and accessibility of archival materials, collaborating with archivists, librarians, researchers, and records managers.

Responsibilities include developing finding aids, inventories, and metadata, applying standards, preparing materials for digitization, and maintaining databases and documentation. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History/Archival Studies/Library Science/Information Science/Records Management or related field.
• 3+ years of professional archival processing or related experience.
• Experience with arrangement, description, accessioning, preservation, and collection management.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, arrange, and describe archival collections, manuscripts, historical documents, photographs, and records.
• Process materials from accessioning through final storage.
• Develop and maintain finding aids, inventories, catalog records, and metadata.
• Apply archival standards to ensure consistent organization and documentation.
• Evaluate materials for preservation needs and handling requirements.
• Maintain records of contents, access restrictions, and preservation actions.
• Support digitization by preparing materials and verifying metadata.
• Maintain archival databases, collection management systems, and electronic records.
• Identify restricted materials and elevate concerns as needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support access and research needs.
• Assist with acquisition, accessioning, transfer, and management of new collections.
• Ensure materials are stored and processed per policies and guidelines.
• Review and update descriptions, inventories, and documentation.
• Support research requests by locating and preparing materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow procedures for sensitive records.
• Participate in audits, assessments, preservation projects, and records management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processing workflows and metadata quality.
• Ensure projects and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Archival processing

Finding aids

Preservation

Metadata management

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival management systems

Cataloging platforms

Education

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

Master's degree in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies (preferred)

Tools

Archival management systems

Digital repositories

Cataloging platforms

Collection databases

Job description

AMG & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Processing Archivist for a full-time contract. The role supports arrangement, description, preservation, and accessibility of archival materials, collaborating with archivists, librarians, researchers, and records managers.

Responsibilities include developing finding aids, inventories, and metadata, applying standards, preparing materials for digitization, and maintaining databases and documentation. Remote or hybrid options may be available.