Archival Digitization Specialist- Philadelphia, PA

When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives.

About the role

Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis in Philadelphia, PA. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours a week, and will last for about 2 years. 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. Must clear a background check. Project will start October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images of documents as specified by our company
• Perform quality audits on each roll that has been scanned before transmission
• Report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Initiate and maintain responsibility for the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office
• Perform regular equipment maintenance functions, and coordinate 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

Requirements

• Technical person with experience working with digitization and archival documents
• Goal-oriented, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Accustomed to independent work in an environment that handles focused and repetitive tasks
• Ability to 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
• Background in Photography, Library and Archives, or History

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (40 hours per week).