Temporary Metadata Operations Coordinator (Remote/Hybrid)

Sourcebooks; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sourcebooks is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Metadata Operations Assistant to support the Metadata team in maintaining accurate product information and handling digital metadata across internal systems and partner platforms. The role involves day-to-day operational support to the Metadata Supervisor, data entry, metadata maintenance, and FileMaker-related tasks.

The position offers hybrid or remote work options in New York or Naperville, IL, with an hourly rate of $22 and an approximate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy with data and repetitive tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with data entry, databases, or digital content is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Metadata Supervisor and broader Metadata team.
• Serve as a key support resource for digital metadata, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Create, update, review, and maintain product metadata across internal systems and partner platforms as needed.
• Manage routine metadata tasks, including data entry, updates, quality checks, and data cleanup.
• Monitor metadata for accuracy and completeness, identifying and helping resolve discrepancies or missing information.
• Provide FileMaker support, including data entry, maintenance, reporting, and routine troubleshooting.
• Track assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with troubleshooting metadata and system-related issues, escalating more complex problems when appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members and internal partners to answer questions and resolve metadata issues.
• Provide additional coverage and support during periods of high volume or shifting team priorities.
• Assist with special projects and other metadata initiatives as assigned.
• Help document and maintain team processes and workflows to support consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Data entry

Problem solving

Communication skills

Learn new systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

FileMaker

Databases

Job description

Sourcebooks is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Metadata Operations Assistant to support the Metadata team in maintaining accurate product information and handling digital metadata across internal systems and partner platforms. The role involves day-to-day operational support to the Metadata Supervisor, data entry, metadata maintenance, and FileMaker-related tasks.

The position offers hybrid or remote work options in New York or Naperville, IL, with an hourly rate of $22 and an approximate