Archival Digitization Specialist- Harrisburg, PA

Ancestry • Harrisburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis in Harrisburg, PA. This is a Part-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (20 to 30 hours per week) and will be long term project. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This is not a work-from-home position. This position is contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation will be $19/hr.

Requirements

• Technical person with experience working with digitization, archival documents, and goal oriented projects
• Efficient, show great care for detail, and are accustomed to independent work in an environment that handles focused and repetitive tasks
• Can manage several projects and determine project urgency in a practical way
• Experience anticipating problems, and finding creative ways to solve them
• Experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures and materials
• Experience with Photography, Library and Archives, or History background

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images of documents as specified by our company
• Perform quality audits on each roll that have been scanned before transmission
• Report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Initiate and maintain responsibility of the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office
• Perform regular equipment maintenance functions, and coordinate for machine maintenance with third-party hardware service providers
• Perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks
• Maintain professional relationships with partners that protect the image and mission of Ancestry.com
• Perform various miscellaneous tasks related to the projects, as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed