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Volt is hiring for an on-site Archive Assistant in Novato, CA.

As an Archive Assistant you will:

acquire, catalog, safeguard and preserve the company's production and legacy media. Work closely with the video archive team to preserve, digitize and migrate the collection for franchise and production use.

The Archive Assistant provides operational support to the Film Archives department. You will primarily be engaged in collection management workflows such as inventory creation and reconciliation, archival rehousing, assigning locations, and cataloging; as well as moving image media handling (such as film inspection, repair, scan prep). This role will also work within the Image Archive to inventory, rehouse physical media, and support general collection management.

• Collection processing, identification, inspection, inventory, and cataloging of archival film, video, documents and still image materials
• Archival film handling, identification of motion picture film elements, repair and preparation for scanning
• Support departmental initiatives related to preservation, digitization planning and collection management
• Collection research utilizing in-house datasets and outside sources
• Scan Documents, manage digital files and refine metadata within the Film Archives department's digital asset management workspace
• Attend and contribute to regular archive check-in meetings to coordinate with the Asset teams and provide updates

This is a fully on-site 12-month contract opportunity in Novato, CA.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years' experience with moving image archival collections
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets). Applied knowledge of still and moving image collection or digital asset management systems
• Applied knowledge of best archival practices for moving image media storage, handling, identification and care
• Working knowledge of digital preservation procedures and workflows
• Experience with image, document, motion picture ephemera or visual art collections considered highly desirable
• Ability to prioritize and multitask over multiple projects
• Demonstrates the ability to work with hands-on delicate tasks
• Basic knowledge of live action film production
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills
• Works independently as well as take direction from others
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualification and Education:

• A Media Preservation Certificate
• Masters Degree in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation, MLIS or MARA preferred, or equivalent experience

Pay Range: $35.00-$38.52/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call

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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.