Remote Processing Archivist & Preservation Specialist

Eis group usa; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to physical and digital materials. The role emphasizes meticulous organization, documentation, and collaboration with library staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in archival studies or related field, 2-3 years of experience, and strong research and metadata skills. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archival/related field.
• 2-3 years of archival processing or records management experience.
• Experience with arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation.
• Experience maintaining inventories, metadata, finding aids, or digital records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
• Familiarity with archival databases or collection management systems.
• 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.

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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Research skills

Organizational skills

Information management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival databases

Cataloging systems

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist on a full-time contract to manage archival collections, preserve records, and improve access to physical and digital materials. The role emphasizes meticulous organization, documentation, and collaboration with library staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in archival studies or related field, 2-3 years of experience, and strong research and metadata skills. Remote or hybrid options may be available.