Digital Archivist

Overview

The Digital Archivist role at Keystone Recruitment is an hourly contract (independent contractor) position. This remote role focuses on records management and archival practices, while training AI systems to ensure accurate understanding of archival principles.

Main Responsibilities

• Train and provide expert feedback to AI models on archival content.
• Appraise, organize, and preserve permanent records and historical materials.
• Collaborate with teams to define data labeling, annotation, and curation requirements.
• Conduct research to enhance AI understanding of archival methodologies.
• Curate and structure digital archival materials for AI model development.
• Document training processes, workflows, and recommendations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert to ensure accuracy and context in archival knowledge.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in archival roles, records management, or similar positions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to appraise, organize, and preserve important historical documents.
• Familiarity with digital archiving standards, metadata schemas, and best practices.
• Comfortable with remote work and digital collaboration platforms.
• Analytical mindset focused on accuracy in data management and annotation.
• Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, or digital transformation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI training, data annotation, or digital content management.
• Advanced degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, or related field.
• Research experience using archival materials or managing research-based collections.

Key Skills/Competency

• Archival
• Records Management
• Digital Preservation
• AI Training
• Data Annotation
• Metadata
• Curation
• Research
• Collaboration
• Communication