Digitization Assistant (2 positions available), American Ancestors/NEHGS (Boston, MA)
Posted September 14, 2022
Description
American Ancestors and The New England Historic Genealogical Society is seeking two part-time (21 hours per week) Digitization Assistants to scan historic materials as we work to make them available on our website, www.AmericanAncestors.org. This position is an hourly, part-time position located in our headquarters in Boston MA.
The Digitization Assistant will be able to handle fragile materials with utmost care, concentrate while performing repetitive tasks, and ensure quality control of the materials scanned. The Digitization Assistant will identify materials that require conservation prior to digitization. If editing is needed, the Digitization Assistant will use Adobe Photoshop and XnView to edit images.
The Digitization Assistant will be part of the Database Team at NEHGS. This position is an in-person opportunity in Boston. This work cannot be done remotely. Work will be performed in Boston on agreed weekdays between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience working in a library, archive, or museum.
- Close attention to detail.
- Experience working with fragile materials.
- Familiarity with photo editing software.
- Ability to lift boxes of books that are a variety of sizes and weights.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Comfortable with learning new technology.
- Ability to problem-solve and be adaptable.
Compensation
$17.00/hour
How to Apply
Please email a resume and compelling cover letter by October 1, 2022 to Chloe Jones, Associate Director of Database Content, [email protected]. No phone calls, please.