Archival Digitization Supervisor- Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hybrid
25-25 Hourly
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Information Technology • Other • Software • Database • Biotech
Ancestry is the global leader in family history and consumer genomics.
The Role
Supervise a team of 8-10 digitization specialists to digitize and preserve historic records onsite. Manage production rates, train and hire specialists, perform quality checks and image corrections, troubleshoot imaging pipeline issues, coordinate equipment and hard drive shipments, and ensure reliable attendance and communication. Contract position, on-site in Philadelphia, 40 hours/week.
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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.

We’re looking for a dynamic Imaging Production Supervisor for a Document Preservation Digitization Team at the Philadelphia City Archives. This individual will be responsible for managing and supervising a team of 8-10 Digitization Specialists with the goal of digitizing historic records. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, 40 hours a week and will last for about 2 years. 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 $25 per hr.
Must clear background check
Project will start October 2026

Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:

  • Excellent attendance and record of dependability
  • Has proven results with leading production rates in a team setting
  • Proven track record of managing a team effectively with superb supervisory skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Assisting with image corrections and specialist hiring and training
  • Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting projects as they move through the Imaging pipeline,
  • Handle mailing of equipment/hard drives, coordinating shipments
  • Do quality checks and analysis for on-site production

Required Skills:

  • Ability to see a problem and work through solutions
  • A strong desire to improve on performance and knowledge
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and potential
  • Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities/goals
  • Experience with digital imaging hardware and processes is strongly preferred

Working for Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com is a profitable, growing company with a positive, high-energy environment. Together, our dedicated teams are harnessing the power of technology and using it to simplify the way people connect with their families and their unique legacies. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also 
extremely exciting. You’ll work with a team of passionate, engaged individuals. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers Ancestry.com Inc. is interested in you and we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce with equal opportunities for employment. Ancestry.com is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry.com 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.com. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry.com as a result of the referral or through other means

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.

Skills Required

  • Excellent attendance and record of dependability
  • Proven results leading production rates in a team setting
  • Proven track record of managing a team effectively with supervisory skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Assist with image corrections, hiring, and training specialists
  • Monitor and troubleshoot projects through the imaging pipeline
  • Handle mailing of equipment and hard drives, coordinate shipments
  • Perform quality checks and analysis for on-site production
  • Ability to identify problems and implement solutions
  • Desire to improve performance and knowledge
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and potential
  • Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities and goals
  • Experience with digital imaging hardware and processes
  • Must clear background check
  • On-site availability Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
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The Company
HQ: Lehi, UT
1,300 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Ancestry is the global leader in family history and consumer genomics. Every day, around the world, we help curious people like you embark on journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records from more than 80 countries and 23+ million people in our growing DNA network, Ancestry helps customers discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. For 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing their story.

Why Work With Us

When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. We believe that by discovering the struggles and triumphs of our past, we can foster deeper bonds and more meaningful connections among families and communities.

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