Digitization Assistant, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA
Posted June 4, 2020
Description:
American Ancestors and The New England Historic Genealogical Society is seeking a part-time, temporary (14 hours per week for 13 months) Digitization Assistant to scan historic materials as we work to make them available on our website, www.AmericanAncestors.org.
The Digitization Assistant will be able to handle fragile materials with utmost care, concentrate while performing rote 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 to edit images.
NEHGS has partnered with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to digitize their sacramental registers from 1789-1920. Most of the work of this position would include scanning baptism, marriage, and confirmation registers from 1901-1920.
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. Position is a temporary 13-month appointment.
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 Photoshop.
- 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.
Other Information:
Salary is $17.00 per hour. Apply by June 18, 2020.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email a resume and compelling cover letter to Michelle Major, Director of Human Resources, [email protected]. No phone calls please.