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Document Preservation Contractor - ST. PAUL, MN.: Ancestry.com

Job IDHJ-09133
Company NameAncestry.com
Job CategoryTechnology; Internet
LocationSt Paul, MN
Position TypeFull-Time, Contract
Experience0-1 Years Experience
Date PostedOctober 6, 2009 (Reposted Nov 6)
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DOCUMENT PRESERVATION CONTRACTOR – SEATTLE

Ancestry.com Inc. is the world's leading network of family-focused interactive businesses — encompassing Ancestry.com, the Ancestry.com RootsWeb community, Ancestry.com DNA and Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker®, in addition to MyFamily.com, MyCanvas.com and Ancestry magazine. Our mission is to help people discover, preserve and share their family history.

The Ancestry.com website is the world's largest online collection of family history resources. We are a global business with teams on the ground in eight countries with localized web versions available in nine countries. Ancestry.com provides convenient access to billions of historical records, in addition to millions of online family trees, historical photos and stories.

Job Description:

This person is responsible for document preservation at the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul. This self-employment opportunity involves archiving historical documents. While training and some equipment is provided, previous experience in document preservation is preferred. This opportunity requires contractor to work within normal business hours of the archives and as such is not a work-from-home opportunity.


Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:

Capturing digital images of documents as specified by the company to include;

  • Performing quality audits on each roll that is scanned before transmission.
  • Report process and quality audit notes according to the tracking system outlined.
  • Entering data into spreadsheets and other software.
  • Initiate and maintain responsibility of the delivery or transmission of images to corporate office for processing
  • Troubleshooting basic problems with hardware, software, and image quality
  • Perform regular equipment maintenance functions, as well as coordinate for machine maintenance/repair with third-party hardware service providers.
  • Performing basic image enhancement and file organization tasks.
  • Meeting product standards (number of images scanned per week).
  • Maintain professional relationships with business partners that protect image and mission of Ancestry.com.

Required Skills:

· Strong experience with Windows Operating Systems.

· An ability to learn new tasks and computer programs quickly.

· Highly self-motivated individual with excellent time management skills.

· Experience with Microsoft Excel a plus.

· Production experience preferred.

· Preference will be given to candidates who exhibit attention to detail, and who have prior experience. Background or interest in genealogy and family history is a plus.

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Begin your online application by submitting your resume to resume@ancestry.com . Please reference "DOCUMENT PRESERVATION CONTRACTOR - ST. PAUL" in the subject field of your e-mail.

Working for Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com is a profitable, growing company with a positive, high-energy environment. Together, our dedicated teams are harnessing the power of technology and using it to simplify the way people connect with their families and their unique legacies. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also extremely exciting. You’ll work with a team of passionate, engaged individuals. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers.

Ancestry.com Inc. is interested in you and we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce with equal opportunities for employment.




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