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Temporary Digital Information, Records, Archives & Cataloging Specialist

  • On-site
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

What This Position Offers

A meaningful opportunity to support a mission-driven nonprofit.

Hands-on involvement in improving long-term records and information infrastructure.

Work on an impactful project.

Job description

Accufile is seeking a skilled Records & Digital Information Specialist to support our nonprofit client through a major records cleanup, archival transition, and digital organization project within a library environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in records lifecycle management, metadata, cataloging, and digital systems - paired with the technical confidence to work behind the scenes on platforms such as SharePoint or similar content management systems.

This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit while helping modernize and stabilize its records infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Records Cleanup & Lifecycle Management

    • Conduct a full review, cleanup, and organization of physical and digital records.

    • Implement lifecycle and retention schedules that meet professional standards.

    • Assist with completing a comprehensive transition of legacy files into updated systems.

  • Digital Systems & Back-End Organization

    • Work with back-end components of document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, network drives, or similar platforms).

    • Improve folder structures, metadata, tagging, permissions, and user accessibility.

    • Provide recommendations for long-term sustainability of digital workflows.

  • Library Archives & Cataloging Support

    • Apply archival and cataloging principles to sort, classify, and prepare materials.

    • Maintain inventories, controlled vocabularies, and documentation.

    • Ensure archival processes align with nonprofit and library standards.

  • Training, Documentation & Community Building

    • Develop clear documentation for new workflows and recordkeeping processes.

    • Train staff on proper records management practices and digital tools.

    • Foster a culture of information sharing and consistent record hygiene across the organization.

Job requirements

  • MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program,
    OR equivalent professional experience in:

    • cataloging

    • archival processing

    • records management

    • SharePoint or digital content systems

    • library technical services
      within an academic or nonprofit library setting. 

  • Strong understanding of records lifecycle principles and digital organization.

  • Experience working with metadata, taxonomies, retention schedules, and file classification systems.

  • Back-end familiarity with SharePoint, content management systems, or digital repository tools.

  • Excellent communication, training, and collaboration skills.

  • High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Experience

  • Work in library technical services, archives, or information management.

  • Experience with large-scale records cleanup or digital migration projects.

  • Knowledge of best practices for digital preservation and sustainable workflows.

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