Archive Assistant

Job Summary
Volt is seeking a highly skilled Archive Assistant to join our team in Novato, CA. As an Archive Assistant, you will be responsible for acquiring, cataloging, safeguarding, and preserving the company's production and legacy media. You will work closely with the video archive team to preserve, digitize, and migrate the collection for franchise and production use.

Key Responsibilities
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

Requirements
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 takes direction from others
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

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

Benefits
Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include 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 (866) -. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
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.

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