Archives Assistant

About the Role

Our part-time Archive Assistants play an important role in supporting the Giants Archives by helping preserve and document the organization’s rich history. In this role, assistants are responsible for photographing memorabilia and artifacts and entering detailed, accurate, and consistent information into a digital database. The work is highly hands-on and methodical, requiring patience, precision, and close attention to detail.

Assistants regularly handle unique, fragile, and sometimes irreplaceable materials, making care and respect essential for the items. By following established workflows—such as standardized photo setups and database entry guidelines—they help ensure that each item is documented clearly, searchable, and reliable for long-term use. This work directly contributes to building a comprehensive digital archive that will support research, storytelling, and preservation efforts for years to come.

The role involves extended periods of quiet, focused work, often repetitive in nature, and is best suited for individuals who enjoy structured tasks and take pride in accuracy and consistency. Strong organizational skills, calm and steady hands, and an appreciation for both historical materials and data integrity are critical to success in this position.

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because….

·       You enjoy steady, detail-oriented work and take pride in completing routine tasks with care, consistency, and precision.

·       You’re comfortable working quietly and independently, maintaining focus over long periods while producing reliable, high-quality results.

·       You value accuracy and consistency, and you understand that even small errors in images, file naming, or database entries can create confusion or challenges over time.

·       You have a respect for historical materials and appreciate the opportunity to help document and preserve Giants history through thoughtful handling, organized workflows, and clear, consistent photography.

Qualifications

·       Responsible and discreet in all aspects of handling materials and information

·       Adheres to standards and consistently follows handling rules and established processes (no shortcuts)

·       Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized; able to manage large volumes of items and digital files without mix-ups while producing clean, correct records and consistently usable images

·       Calm, steady temperament; comfortable working quietly and independently for extended periods

·       Reliable transportation to an off-site work location with limited public transit access

·       Basic technical comfort in a Mac environment (file organization, naming conventions, uploading/linking photos, and checking work saved correctly)

·       Basic photography knowledge/visual precision (lighting, focus, framing, and consistency)

·       Good judgment about what to flag vs. what to decide independently; pauses to ask rather than guessing

·       Available to work three days per week consistently throughout the full calendar year (2026)

Interest in Giants history or museum work is a plus

About the Giants

One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters.

Off the field, the Giants have become internationally-renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community.  

We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, innovation and teamwork and we want you and your ideas to thrive at the San Francisco Giants.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Giants, we strive to foster an inclusive work environment that encompasses the rich diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the place we call home. We welcome all people and are committed to creating an inclusive community built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.

Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply.

At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.