- $15.25 per hour
- Full-time position (40 hours per week)
- Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
Are you passionate about preserving historical document and making them accessible online? Are you interested in working with materials from around the world? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Digitization Technician role.
As a Digitization Technician at Backstage Library Works (Backstage), you will be part of a team that digitizes rare books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, photographs, and other cultural heritage materials for libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions around the world. You will learn the proper handling and preparation techniques of rare and fragile documents for digital preservation. You will use proprietary software to collect metadata to ensure the digital preservation of materials is both complete and correct from languages around the world.
You will work at our Bethlehem office, where you will enjoy a friendly and collaborative work environment with flexible hours. You will also benefit from our competitive compensation package that includes health insurance (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, 401k plan with matching contributions up to 6%, and tuition reimbursement coverage.
To apply for this position, you need to have:
· A high school diploma or equivalent
· Basic computer skills (Windows OS) and familiarity with image editing software (Photoshop)
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
· A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
If this sounds like you, please send your resume and cover letter to aday@bslw.com with “Digitization Technician” in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
*Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.*
Learn More About Us! We have a blog that regularly updates about the latest topics in the industry and a conference schedule, which is a great way to network and attend discussions about contemporary librarianship. Visit www.bslw.com to get to know the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethlehem, PA 18017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person