Remote Processing Archivist: Preserve & Describe Collections

Eis group usa; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and enhance access to materials. This full-time contract role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and collaboration with researchers and staff.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor's degree and 2–3 years' experience in archival processing or records management, with strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills. 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 experience in archival processing, library collections, records management, or information administration.
• Knowledge of archival arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation practices.
• Experience maintaining inventories, metadata, finding aids, or digital collection records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
• Familiarity with archival databases, collection management systems, or digital repositories preferred.
• Strong research, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively 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• Receive, evaluate, and organize archival materials, historical documents, manuscripts, and institutional records.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

Research skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation tools

Archival databases

Collection management systems

Digital repositories

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage archival collections, preserve records, and enhance access to materials. This full-time contract role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and collaboration with researchers and staff.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor's degree and 2–3 years' experience in archival processing or records management, with strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills. Remote or hybrid options may be available.