What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archive Digitization Technician position at Boys Town?
This is a long-term full-time contract position on site at Boys Town Hall of History.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Performs daily operations of digitization workflows, including digitization, color management, and quality control.
Tracks digitization progress and compiles relevant statistics.
Coordinates digital collections workflow, including collaboration with metadata specialists and preparation for ingestion into digital repositories.
Maintains digitization priority lists in collaboration with team members.
Executes efficient digital production workflows aligned with digital library standards.
Contributes to the development of policies, guidelines, and best practices for digitization.
Monitors and maintains specialized hardware and software used for image capture and processing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Strong organizational and tracking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with digitization workflows and digital asset management required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in digital media, museum environments, or archival settings preferred.
Familiarity with color management and quality control processes preferred.
Technical proficiency with digitization equipment and software preferred.
Knowledge of digital library standards and metadata practices preferred.
This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.