Processing Archivist

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Processing Archivist

• This location will be based at: Auburn, WA
• Compensation:$26.00/hr
• Benefits start first day

Job Description

Iron Mountain works closely with library and archives clients to deliver customized services for collections planning, processing, handling and digitization. We are seeking a processing archivist to process and prepare paper-based collections for offsite digitization following archival standards and best practices. This is an exciting position in a fast paced setting that will require a proven skillset in collections processing, material handling and team work. We seek candidates that bring energy and enthusiasm for an exciting archives project in an innovative environment.
 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Process and preserve archival resources in accordance with professional standards, best practices, and following guidelines established by the client archivists.
• Organize primarily paper based collections per client policy.
• Prepare archival resources for digitization (fastener removal, document condition analysis, etc.)
• Assess materials for condition, type and method of  digitization
• Maintain detailed and accurate tracking of archival resources leaving and reentering the facility as part of the digitization process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong experience in archival studies, history, or library and information science and significant knowledge of current archival theory and methods relating to preservation, arrangement, and processing OR ALA accredited Masters of Library and Information Science and 1+ years’ experience processing large multi-format archival collections 
• Ability to be receptive to changing priorities and to manage multiple work processes and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in management and completion of processing tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a self-directed capacity, with a solutions-oriented focus.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift archival boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a academic, corporate, or government archives.
• Coursework in archives management and /or demonstrated relevant archival processing experience.
• Experience processing a large collection.
• Background in and experience with subject matter relating to engineering information or other technical area.
•  Experience with the preservation of historical collections using standard archival practices.