Junior Digitization Specialist – Historical Documents (mwd)
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Job Summary
About our client
Our client is a leading organization in the field of digital access to historical records used for genealogy and family research. For more than 25 years the company has been digitizing and cataloguing billions of archival materials to make family history accessible to anyone interested. With more than 1400 employees worldwide the organization continues to grow and is strengthening its digitization team in Germany.
Role description
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Digitization Specialist to support the clients ongoing digitization projects. The role is based onsite at the municipal archive in Leipzig where the successful candidate will take part in converting original historical documents into high-quality digital files.
Responsibilities include preparing archival materials for digitization working with scanning/photography equipment producing digital copies and performing quality control to ensure all files meet required standards. The role also involves cataloguing digital materials and cooperating with team members to maintain workflow efficiency while handling fragile archival sources with care.
Candidate profile
This position is well-suited for individuals at the beginning of their career who have an interest in history genealogy or archival work and are open to developing new skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented reliable and able to work accurately both independently and within a team.
A good command of spoken and written German is required together with basic Microsoft Office skills. Any experience working with historical records or manuscripts the ability to read historical handwriting and knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.
Employment details
The client offers a fixed-term contract for up to two years in a full-time capacity (40 hours per week). Additional benefits include an annual retention bonus a monthly Wellbeing Allowance and a range of other internal benefits. The work environment is dynamic cooperative and fast-paced with an emphasis on equal opportunity and diversity.
If you would like to contribute to preserving historical resources for future generations and begin your career in digitization we look forward to receiving your application.
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