Genealogy Project Manager

Summary

Join The Lifetime Value Co. as a Genealogy Project Manager and play a key role in expanding our presence in the genealogy and family history market. You will analyze data assets, create publication specifications, collaborate with engineering and QA teams, and manage content lifecycle tasks. The role involves pre-publication data analysis, data correction and normalization, data digitization, content lifecycle management, and content strategy. You will review genealogical datasets, identify errors, create transcription documents, develop metadata, and coordinate with various teams. Staying informed on genealogical trends and proposing new data acquisition avenues are also crucial. This position offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact.

Requirements

• B.A. in Family History & Genealogy or 1 to 2 years experience in genealogical research and methods including paleograph and source document analysis
• At least 1 year of experience in compiling and preparing historical records for genealogy projects
• Ability to learn or experience in automating tasks in text processing systems using regular expressions and scripting languages
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team as well as work independently

Responsibilities

• Review incoming genealogical datasets for completeness and relevance
• Determine processing requirements for various content types
• Support data intake tracking and documentation
• Efficiently review records to identify errors, inconsistencies, and duplicates
• Perform data cleaning tasks, including standardizing date formats and place names using controlled vocabularies and authority files
• Participate in quality assurance tasks on genealogical data and ensure accuracy and completeness
• Create data transcription requirement documents and interface with 3rd party vendors
• Oversee the digitization of records, including scanning, image optimization, and file management
• Ensure adherence to digitization standards and best practices in ongoing projects
• Develop and maintain metadata for genealogy data collections
• Perform content publication tasks and coordinate with dependent teams including engineering, quality assurance, marketing, support, and legal
• Stay informed about genealogical trends and emerging sources of genealogical data
• Assist in researching and proposing new avenues for acquiring genealogical data to enhance our offerings

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation packages
• Great health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and personal accident insurance fully paid by LTV
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• Travel Expense Reimbursement for Qualifying Medical Care
• Flexible Savings Account/Health Savings Account
• 401 (k) plan with fully-vested company matching up to 6% - Eligible Day 1!
• Competitive Paid Time Off and Sick Time provided
• Day of Personal Significance
• Early dismissal before a paid company holiday
• Anniversary Appreciation Gifts
• Free ClassPass On-Demand workouts to Monthly ClassPass Subsidy
• Sanvello and Talkspace through United HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Benefits
• Meal delivery twice a week through Seamless/DoorDash
• Tax Preparation Bonus
• Student loan repayment & financial wellness resources via Peanut Butter
• Password Management with 1Password
• Professional development training and opportunities for professional growth - as we grow, you grow!
• If you want to WFH, you are in the right place. We have a remote-friendly culture
• Custom technology setup to meet your WFH needs
• Home Office Reimbursement Perk for your perfect work from home setup
• Home Utility Bonus