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University of Montevallo

Archives Assistant

Montevallo, AL · On-site

$8/hr

... Temporary Student Appointment Type Work-Study General Description The Archives Assistant performs ... This also includes assisting the archivist in preparing for class visits, providing project support ...

University of Colorado

Temporary Data Reviewer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Temporary Data Reviewer Description University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Gates Institute ... Scan and archive QA reviewed batch data. Optimize the eQMS batch release system including updating ...

E*Pro, Inc.

SAP ABAP/Archiving Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$60 - $81.25/hr

... Temp-to-Hire. In addition, our industry expertise and knowledge within financial services ... Ability to communicate key SAP Archiving processes with the business and other technical team ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary archivist in the United States is $72,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary archivist?

Temporary Archivists are professionals hired on a short-term basis to organize, preserve, and manage collections of historical documents, records, or other archival materials. They may work for museums, libraries, universities, or government agencies, often assisting with specific projects such as cataloging new acquisitions, digitizing records, or preparing materials for exhibitions. Their roles can vary, but typically include tasks like appraising, arranging, and describing archival content while ensuring proper storage and accessibility. Temporary Archivists are valuable in handling workload fluctuations or special projects without the commitment of a permanent hire.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary archivist?

To thrive as a Temporary Archivist, you need a solid understanding of archival principles, records management, and typically a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with collection management systems, digitization tools, and metadata standards is often required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure that archival materials are properly preserved, easily accessible, and efficiently managed during temporary assignments.

What are the primary challenges faced by temporary archivists when integrating into established archival teams?

Temporary archivists often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to existing workflows, documentation standards, and digital systems used by permanent staff. Since projects may be time-limited, there is a need to rapidly learn institutional protocols and build rapport with team members while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. Effective communication and adaptability are essential, as temporary archivists frequently collaborate with other archivists, librarians, and sometimes researchers to ensure seamless project completion.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Archivist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,781 per year, or $35 per hour.

Archival Digitization Specialist-St. Louis, MO

Ancestry

Saint Louis, MO • Hybrid

$17/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we've built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.
Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.
Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people's lives? Join the curious.

Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis in St. Louis, MO . We ask that you are a technical person with experience working with digitization, archival documents, and goal oriented projects. You are efficient, show great care for detail, and are accustomed to independent work in an environment that handles focused and repetitive tasks. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, will last for 8 months. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This is not a work-from-home position. This position is contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation will be $17/hr.

What You Will Do:

  • You will capture digital images of documents as specified by our company
  • You will perform quality audits on each roll that have been scanned before transmission
  • You will report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • You will initiate and maintain responsibility of the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office
  • You will perform regular equipment maintenance functions, and coordinate for machine maintenance with third-party hardware service providers
  • You will perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks
  • You will maintain professional relationships with partners that protect the image and mission ofAncestry.com
  • You will be expected to do various miscellaneous tasks related to the projects, as they arise.


Who You Are:

  • You can manage several projects and determine project urgency in a practical way
  • You have experience anticipating problems, and finding creative ways to solve them
  • You have experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures and materials
  • You have experience with Photography, Library and Archives, or History background

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.

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