Archival Digitization Specialist- Boston, MA
About the Company
Ancestry® is the global leader in family history, helping people discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With over 65 billion records, 3.5 million subscribers, and 27 million people in our DNA network, we connect individuals with their past. We foster a human-centered, inclusive, and diverse work environment where every idea and perspective is valued.
About the Role
Ancestry is seeking a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist for a contract position in Boston, MA. This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, lasting approximately 1+ years. This is an on-site position and does not offer remote work or Ancestry benefits.
Compensation: $20 per hour. Must clear a background check. Start date: ASAP.
Responsibilities
- Capture digital images of documents as specified by the company.
- Perform quality audits on each scanned roll before transmission.
- Report progress, quality audit notes, and enter data into spreadsheets (including maintaining complex spreadsheets).
- Initiate and maintain responsibility for the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office.
- Perform regular equipment maintenance and coordinate machine maintenance with third-party hardware service providers.
- Perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks.
- Maintain professional relationships with partners to protect the image and mission of Ancestry.com.
- Handle miscellaneous tasks related to the project as they arise.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and determine project urgency in a practical way.
- Experience anticipating problems and finding creative solutions.
- Experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures, and materials.
- Background in Photography, Library and Archives, or History.
- Technical proficiency with digitization and archival documents.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a focused, repetitive task environment.