Temporary Metadata Operations Assistant

Sourcebooks is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Temporary Metadata Operations Assistant to join our Metadata team and help keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Metadata Supervisor and other team members, with a particular focus on supporting digital metadata, managing routine metadata tasks, maintaining accurate and complete product information, and providing File Maker and systems support as needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, learning new systems, and collaborating with others in a fast-paced environment.

The location for this position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states:
Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position at $22.00/hourly. This assignment will be approximately 60 days in duration. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Metadata Supervisor and broader Metadata team.
• Serve as a key support resource for digital metadata, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Create, update, review, and maintain product metadata across internal systems and partner platforms as needed.
• Manage routine metadata tasks, including data entry, updates, quality checks, and data cleanup.
• Monitor metadata for accuracy and completeness, identifying and helping resolve discrepancies or missing information.
• Provide File Maker support, including data entry, maintenance, reporting, and routine troubleshooting.
• Track assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with troubleshooting metadata and system-related issues, escalating more complex problems when appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members and internal partners to answer questions and resolve metadata issues.
• Provide additional coverage and support during periods of high volume or shifting team priorities.
• Assist with special projects and other metadata initiatives as assigned.
• Help document and maintain team processes and workflows to support consistency and efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy when working with data and repetitive tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with computers, databases, spreadsheets, and other business systems.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify discrepancies and ask appropriate questions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and instructions while working independently.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to provide support across the team as priorities shift.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Previous experience with data entry, administrative support, databases, or digital content is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with publishing, metadata, audio books, or File Maker is helpful, but not required.

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