The Collections Assistant (Digitization) works with the Peabody Museum’s Collections Technologies Department to digitize paper records as part of a three-year project to support NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) compliance.

• Perform tasks necessary to complete the digitization of all museum documentation related to the Peabody’s NAGPRA Department.
• Operate PDF Scanners and tethered capture Nikon camera photography stations.
• Process files to confirm with current Peabody digitization standards, which follow FADGI (Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative) and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) guidelines.
• Work with Collections Technologies Department staff to process files into The Museum System (TMS) and the Peabody’s digital assets servers.
• Work with the Director of Collections Technologies department to develop systematic and productive workflows for accurate digitization.
• Work closely with the Collections Assistant (Cataloging) to coordinate scanning and data entry aspects of the project.
• Assist with maintaining data standards and accuracy in the database.
• Perform other project-related tasks as assigned.

Six or more months of scanning a/o digital photography experience.

• B.A. in museum studies, library and information science, anthropology, art history, or related field.
• Experience with using a museum collections database required; experience with TMS helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of museum cataloging standards and best practices required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the ethical stewardship of museum collections in partnership with Indigenous and diaspora communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage complex projects accurately and with meticulous attention to detail, and prioritize work in an environment with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is a 27 month term position reporting to the Collections Documentation Specialist.
We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.