Remote Processing Archivist: Preservation & Access Lead

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

Job summary

AMG & Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve materials, and enhance access.

You will arrange, describe, and catalog records, develop finding aids, and ensure metadata quality across archival databases in a collaborative team. The role emphasizes adherence to standards, meticulous documentation, and support for digitization initiatives while coordinating with researchers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in history/archival studies or related field.
• 3+ years of professional archival processing/records management experience.
• Knowledge of archival arrangement, description, preservation, and collection management principles.
• Experience developing finding aids, inventories, catalog records, or metadata.
• Familiarity with digitization workflows and preservation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, arrange, and describe collections and historical records.
• Process materials from accessioning through final storage.
• Develop and maintain finding aids and inventories.
• Apply archival standards to ensure consistent documentation.
• Evaluate preservation needs and storage conditions.
• Prepare materials for digitization and verify metadata.
• Maintain archival databases and catalog records.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support access and research needs.
• Assist with acquisition and accessioning of new collections.
• Ensure materials follow policies and preservation guidelines.

Skills

Archival processing

Metadata standards

Documentation accuracy

Collection management

Digital preservation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Master's degree preferred or relevant certifications

Tools

Archival management systems

Digital repositories

Cataloging platforms

Collection databases

Job description

AMG & Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve materials, and enhance access.

You will arrange, describe, and catalog records, develop finding aids, and ensure metadata quality across archival databases in a collaborative team. The role emphasizes adherence to standards, meticulous documentation, and support for digitization initiatives while coordinating with researchers and internal teams.