Metadata and Discovery Enhancement Assistant
Part-Time | Onsite – Chicago, IL | Starting Hourly Rate: $18
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assimilate instructions and execute work within established processes, according to directions.
- Consistently perform detailed and/or repetitive work accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collect and assemble information in an orderly, efficient manner.
- Must be able to maintain a regular work schedule of between 8 and 18 hours per week within CRL’s hours of business, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Must be authorized to legally accept work in the U. S., not limited to “on campus” employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with computer files and different web applications.
- Ability to manipulate digital scans such as checking for blurry, missing pages, text cut off, and other errors.
- Previous knowledge of Scanning microfilm or print materials.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
- Capacity to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and push a cart containing library materials.
Application Process
Expertise in each requirement listed above is not expected — instead, we encourage applications from those who demonstrate a mix of expertise in some areas and commitment to learning and experimentation in others. Skills and relevant experience outlined in your application may be paid or unpaid and can include internships, volunteer work, and practicums. We understand that experience, education, learning, and creativity take many forms and expect that qualified applicants may bring additional skills to this position that we’ve not considered or listed here. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply!
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to hrteam@crl.edu. Please include ‘Metadata and Discovery Enhancement Assistant’ in the subject line. We are keen to fill this important position on our team, and applications will be received until the position is filled. Applications received by close of business Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, will be given priority attention.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CRL is committed to actively promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion as key components for serving our members and advancing our global mission. As such, CRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment, hiring and employment and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CRL are based on organization needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CRL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
CRL is committed to actively promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion as key components for serving our members and advancing our global mission. As such, CRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment, hiring and employment and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CRL are based on organization needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CRL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. All duties and requirements are essential for job functions.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The management of the Center reserves the right to exclude from employment individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This position description does not state or imply that these are the sole duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform any other position-related duties requested by their supervisor(s).
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.