Archival Digitization Specialist- Williamsburg, VA

About Ancestry

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 more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and a DNA network of over 27 million people, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Ancestry is committed to a flexible‑work approach, allowing employees to work in an office, from home, or a hybrid model (subject to location restrictions). The company values inclusion, diversity, and the authentic expression of its people.

About the role

Ancestry is seeking a project‑based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist on a contract basis in Williamsburg, VA. This role is not work‑from‑home and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. The specialist will work independently on focused, repetitive digitization tasks, ensuring high‑quality image capture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images of archival documents according to company specifications.
• Perform quality audits on each scanned roll before transmission.
• Report progress and audit notes; maintain and update complex spreadsheets.
• Initiate and manage the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office.
• Conduct regular equipment maintenance and coordinate third‑party hardware service when needed.
• Perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks.
• Maintain professional relationships with partners to protect Ancestry’s image and mission.
• Handle miscellaneous project‑related tasks as they arise.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assess project urgency pragmatically.
• Experience anticipating problems and devising creative solutions.
• Proficiency with scanning and editing equipment, procedures, and materials.
• Background in Photography, Library and Archives, or History.

Compensation

$20 per hour.

Schedule

If worked full‑time, the contract lasts 4 months; if part‑time, the contract lasts 10 months.