Ancestry

Digitization Technician – Historical Document Preservation

Draper, UT · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

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.
We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.

Handle delicate documents, film, and fiche with care and respect, ensuring preservation during the digitization process.
Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and production team members to ensure high-quality digital outputs.
Maintain organized records of daily work and submit digitized files according to schedule and quality expectations.
Respect for Historical Materials: A deep appreciation for the fragility and significance of the documents being digitized, as well as adherence to proper handling protocols.

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
A demonstrated interest in history, or genealogy, with a strong desire to learn digitization standards and preservation skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with on-site and remote teams.
Experience or training in careful handling of historical documents is strongly preferred.

This position is well-suited for those seeking to gain hands-on experience in the preservation field or for students looking to apply technical skills toward professional imaging and digitization.
While a background in history or archival studies is beneficial, the primary requirements are patience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive willingness to learn new workflows.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
For a candidate with a steady hand and a commitment to quality, comprehensive training on all specialized equipment will be provided
This position is ideal for people who are passionate about family history, preservation, and digitization.
The position is part-time, Monday to Friday 9am-3pm, 30 hours a week and runs for one year. $16 per hour.

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