Archival Assistant

Description

Job Summary: This archival assistant is responsible for managing the document collection, performing sorting, cleaning, digitization, and indexing to ensure document preservation and organization. Key Highlights: 1. Document collection management and organization 2. Document cleaning and preservation 3. Document digitization and indexing Archival Assistant (residents of Curitiba only) Salary + Bonus = R$1,402.50 to R$2,202.50 Essential: Ability to remove large quantities of staples from documents Responsibilities - Meet daily productivity and quality targets Duties a) Collection movement – Between units and internally b) Sorting – Physical separation and recombination of documents as required, according to archival funds and series. Ordering methods must follow the institution’s archival instruments; c) Cleaning – Dry mechanical cleaning, removal of dirt, staples, and other elements potentially harmful to documents. Cleaning involves removing dust and other foreign residues from documents, such as: metallic fasteners (clips, paper clips, binder clips, etc.), labels, rubber bands, adhesive tapes, acidic papers and cards, and any other material not part of the documents that may hinder handling and compromise document preservation, using appropriate techniques including: - Using a brush or soft-bristled brush to remove surface dirt; - Removing insect droppings, food remnants, or other contaminants with appropriate tools, in accordance with standards set by CONARQ – National Archives Council; - Applying appropriate insecticide for paper when eliminating fungi and insects (if applicable). Metallic fasteners (paper clips, binder clips, rails, etc.) must be replaced with plastic or other non-harmful alternatives suitable for paper-based documents, without causing additional physical damage, including during handling. Personal protective equipment (masks, goggles, caps, gloves, gowns) will be provided and must be worn during this step. d) Digitization and Indexing – Scanning documents while monitoring image quality, folds, double feeding, and paper jams. Indexing documents according to the action plan. Job Type: Part-time, Permanent CLT Pay: R$9.35 per hour Benefits: * Transportation allowance