Assistant Archivist

Description

Seeking an entry-level individual to support their archivist. This role involves managing a significant backlog of legacy material, including tapes and digital files, to get them organized and digitized.

• Inventorying boxes of tapes and files on hard drives.
• Logging materials into a centralized database.
• Physically searching for and locating items.
• Gathering and cross-referencing data from various sources.
• Performing repetitive administrative tasks using office tools, particularly Excel spreadsheets.
• Working with a high degree of autonomy once initial training is complete.

• Familiarity with general office and computer skills.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks without getting bored.
• Bright and willing to learn.
• Entry-level experience is acceptable; this could be a "foot in the door" opportunity.

• Familiarity with media, film studies, or broadcast experience.
• Passion for public broadcast.

• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Computer operation
• Excel data entry
• Media
• Working in an office environment and knows how to navigate computer software

Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.