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Under the supervision of the Archivist, the Digital Assistant supports two related areas:the AFSC archives and organizational media production. Archives: Supports the accessioning, processing, and organization of archival materials, with a primary focus on digital materials and systems. Assists in the organization and maintenance of all audio-visual materials. Serves as back-up to the Archivist: communication with staff, answering queries, and processing archival materials as needed. Digital Media Production: Supports the production of audio and video materials for internal communications, organization visibility and program work. Records and edits audio and video as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: The key responsibilities of the Digital Archive Assistant include the following: Archives Provide support for on-line database of AFSC Board Decisions for organizational use. Assist in the development and maintenance of systems for the archival management of electronic files, including email. Scans and provides digital enhancement for electronic documents included in digital archive. Indexes digital documents for easy and logical retrieval by AFSC Board, management and staff. Supports the acquisition, organization, maintenance and usage of audio/visual materials, oversee the Web Team's staff trainings on web publishing, social networking, online organizing, and email marketing. Travel to offices as needed to deliver training and assist with implementation. Implements basic conservation practices for materials in need of such treatment. Serves as backup to the Archivist as needed. Supports accessioning, processing, and organization of physical materials from AFSC offices. Communicates with staff regarding acquisition of materials and use of the Archives.8. Researched and answers queries from AFSC staff and outside researchers. Digital Media Supports the production of audio and video materials for internal communications, organization visibility and program work. Records audio and video upon request. Edits short audio and video projects in collaboration with Communications colleagues, program staff, and other support units. Basic knowledge of photo, audio, and video production and editing. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in library science, communications or related discipline or four years of applicable experience in archives, media services, or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in using computers and media-related software. Working knowledge of data storage and manipulation. Basic knowledge of photo, audio, and video production and editing. OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and prioritize. Excellent communications skills (oral, written and listening). Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service committee, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns and consideration of AFSC regarding race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff. COMPENSATION: Salary Range-10- Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker's compensation and social security. The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. The AFSC National Office is a unionized workplace, represented by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. This is a Bargaining Unit I position. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5523/