Archives Assistant

About the TeamThe San Francisco Giants Archives serves as the steward of the franchise’s history, responsible for collecting, preserving, and documenting memorabilia and artifacts that tell the Giants story. We care for materials that represent more than a century of players, teams, moments, and memories, helping ensure our history remains accurate, accessible, and preserved for generations to come. Our work supports both long-term preservation and the day-to-day needs of the organization as we celebrate and share Giants history.
About the RoleOur 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 plusAbout the GiantsOne 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 wa