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Archive Intern

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

The Archive Intern will support the Archivist and Archive Assistant. The primary focus of this ... Digitizing the textile collection: tagging, researching, and entering metadata in the Archive CMS ...

Archive Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Archive Intern will support the Archivist and Archive Assistant. The primary focus of this ... Digitizing the textile collection: tagging, researching, and entering metadata in the Archive CMS ...

The Archives Assistant supports Special Collections and Archives' public services, archival processing, digitization, and outreach initiatives. This position contributes directly to access ...

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How much do digital archive assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital archive assistant in the United States is $23.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Digital Archive Assistant vs Archivist?

AspectDigital Archive AssistantArchivist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a certificate in archives or records managementBachelor’s or master’s degree in library science, archives, or related field
Work EnvironmentLibraries, museums, corporate archives, government agenciesLibraries, museums, government institutions, cultural organizations
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with digital record organization, metadata entry, basic digital preservation tasksManaging entire archival collections, preservation, cataloging, and access

The Digital Archive Assistant typically supports digital record management and organization under supervision, while an Archivist oversees the entire archival collection, including preservation and access. Both roles work in similar environments but differ in scope and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Digital Archive Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,881 per year, or $23 per hour.
Archive Assistant

Archive Assistant

Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Houston, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Archive Assistant (Part-Time)

Department: Bishop’s Office

Reports to: Archivist, Canon Secretary

FLSA Status: Exempt


GENERAL SUMMARY

The Archive Assistant supports the processing and preservation of records and historical materials submitted to the Episcopal Diocese of Texas for short- and long-term storage. Materials include parish registers, financial records, photographs, and other historical documentation from the diocese, closed congregations, and diocesan institutions. This position works onsite at the Houston Diocesan Center and supports both onsite and offsite archival storage operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Organize, sort, and process historical materials and create aids to support accessibility and retrieval.
  • Evaluate and determine appropriate retention of material at the Houston Diocesan Center in accordance with archival guidelines
  • Prepare and send archive materials to offsite storage
  • Work directly with Iron Mountain to understand and follow established archival storage and retrieval procedures.
  • Develop and maintain tracking system for archival materials stored both onsite and offsite
  • Create standard operating procedures for archival materials
Education and Experience
  • Knowledge of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas structure, culture, history, canons and constitution
  • Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Degree in history, library science, archival studies, or a related field preferred. Equivalent coursework or specialized training in record management, archival preservation of physical and digital records
Core Competencies
  • Demonstrated ability to embody EDOT Staff Core Values
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, multi-tasking, and independent decision making
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with others

Physical and Mental demand and Work environment

The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

  • Physical and Mental demand: Regularly see, talk, listen and easily remember things, any one of which could last for extended hours.
  • Ability to move and transport boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. with aid.
  • Have face-to-face interactions with others throughout the workday; handle frequent interruptions
  • Easily follow oral and written instructions; sustain concentration; and make quick and accurate decisions
  • Perform under circumstances of emotional stress, such as, yet not limited to, stress from work deadlines, employee complaints, work complexity, competing priorities and occasional under staffing
  • Work environment: The work takes place almost entirely indoors in office environment
  • The location is moderately noisy due to employee traffic and ongoing phone calls
  • The work requires continuous use of telephones, computers, copiers, and similar business devices

Comments: The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities being performed by person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities assigned