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ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT

Powhatan, AR · On-site

$39K - $57K/yr

Lawrence Anticipated Starting Salary: $39,170.98 Position is located Northeast Regional Archive ... Archival Assistant Class Code: RMA01P Pay Grade: SGS03 Salary Range: $39,171- $57,973 Job Summary ...

Wellesley College

Digital Archives Assistant

Wellesley, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Digital Archives Assistant reports to the College Archivist and works closely with the Assistant Archivist. This position also collaborates closely with other staff in the Library Collections ...

Uasys

Post Graduate Archival Assistant

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$40K/yr

The Post Graduate Archival Assistant is a 12-month provisional position that reports to the head archivist and assists with essential duties, including arranging, describing, and digitizing archival ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for archive assistant in the United States is $21.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Archive Assistants?

Archive Assistants are professionals who help organize, maintain, and preserve historical documents, records, and other archival materials. They assist archivists in cataloging items, retrieving records for users, and ensuring that materials are properly stored for long-term preservation. Archive Assistants may also help with digitization projects and provide support to researchers who need access to specific documents. Their role is essential in keeping archives accessible and well-maintained for both current and future use.

What are some common challenges Archive Assistants face when managing large collections, and how can they overcome them?

Archive Assistants often encounter challenges related to organizing, cataloging, and preserving a high volume of diverse materials. Managing large collections requires strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to use archival databases efficiently. To overcome these challenges, it's important to follow standardized procedures, regularly update catalog records, and collaborate closely with archivists and other team members. Additionally, keeping up with best practices in preservation and digital archiving can help maintain the integrity and accessibility of collections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Archive Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Archive Assistant, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a background in information management or a related field, often supported by relevant qualifications or experience. Familiarity with cataloguing software, digital archiving systems, and database management is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set outstanding Archive Assistants apart. These skills ensure the accurate preservation, retrieval, and accessibility of important records and materials for organizations and researchers.

What is the difference between Archive Assistant vs Records Clerk?

AspectArchive AssistantRecords Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require basic certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often similar certifications
Work EnvironmentLibraries, archives, museums, government agenciesOffices, government agencies, healthcare facilities
Job DutiesOrganizing, cataloging, maintaining archival materialsProcessing, filing, retrieving records and documents
Industry UsageCommon in archival and historical institutionsWidespread across administrative and clerical settings

Both roles involve handling records, but Archive Assistants focus on preserving and organizing archival materials, often in specialized environments. Records Clerks primarily manage day-to-day document processing in office settings. While their skills overlap, their work environments and specific duties differ.

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Infographic showing various Archive Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,745 per year, or $22 per hour.
Image Archive Assistant

Image Archive Assistant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, MA • On-site

$18.50 - $24.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 113 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

355th of 1,003 rated hospitals

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Performs a wide variety of tasks relative to the retrieval, processing, distribution, tracking and filing of hard copy films and electronically archived softcopy images. This position involves significant contact with patients, physicians and other allied health professionals.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Manages Department telephone report line by accurately using a decision tree to determine urgency of the incoming request and based on that decision, transfers call to appropriate receipient in department.
  2. Digitizes Images and verifies accuracy of patient information by looking up information in Clinical Computing System (CCC). Following Image Archive established protocol, digitizes internal and external hard and softcopy images into PACS system.
  3. Merging examinations by following Image Archive established protocols. Incumbent merges hard and softcopy images into the PACS system for comparison. Merging of studies into the PACS system is done through the importation of soft copy images via CD into PACS as well as through the digitization of hardcopy images into the system.
  4. Burns CDs using our PacsGear CD burner and MediaImport Software, following Departmental guidelines. Imports images in order to copy them onto a CD.
  5. Following Departmental procedure, "fetches" images from PACS System in order to burn a CD or print hard copy.
Required Qualifications:
  1. High School diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training preferred.
  2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
  3. Strong Telephone and Interpersonal Customer Service Skills preferred
  4. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Competencies:
  1. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
  2. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
  3. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
  4. Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
  5. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally

Pay Range:

$18.50 - $24.90

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is an academic medical center located in the heart of Boston. We are a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Our passion is caring for our patients like they are family, finding new cures, using the finest and the latest technologies, and teaching and inspiring caregivers of tomorrow. We put people at the center of everything we do, because we believe in medicine that puts people first.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1916

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