Job Description
About the position Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis in Nacogdoches, TX. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm and will last for 8 months. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This position is not a work-from-home position and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation will be $15/hr. Responsibilities • Capture digital images of documents as specified by the company. • Perform quality audits on each roll that has been scanned before transmission. • Report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets. • Initiate and maintain responsibility for the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office. • Perform regular equipment maintenance functions and coordinate for 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 experience working with digitization and archival documents. • Ability to manage several projects and determine project urgency. • Experience anticipating problems and finding creative solutions. • Experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures, and materials. • Background in Photography, Library and Archives, or History. Apply tot his job