Archival Digitization Supervisor- Philadelphia, PA

About the Role

Ancestry is looking for a dynamic Imaging Production Supervisor for a Document Preservation Digitization Team at the Philadelphia City Archives. This individual will be responsible for managing and supervising a team of 8-10 Digitization Specialists with the goal of digitizing historic records. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-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 background check. Project will start October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent attendance and record of dependability
• Has proven results with leading production rates in a team setting
• Proven track record of managing a team effectively with superb supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Assisting with image corrections and specialist hiring and training
• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting projects as they move through the Imaging pipeline
• Handle mailing of equipment/hard drives, coordinating shipments
• Do quality checks and analysis for on-site production

Required Skills

• Ability to see a problem and work through solutions
• A strong desire to improve on performance and knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership ability and potential
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities/goals
• Experience with digital imaging hardware and processes is strongly preferred

Pay

Compensation will be $25 per hr.