Digital Photographer, Historic New England, Haverhill/Boston, MA
Posted March 11, 2015
Position: Digital Photographer
Classification: Regular/Full-time
Location: Collections facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts; Otis House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Description: The digital photographer digitally photographs library, archival, and artifact collections for inclusion in the digital asset management system (ResourceSpace) and for special projects such as grant-funded initiatives.
Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in photography, studio art, museum studies or library science, and three years of related experience. Requires experience with digital SLR and medium format cameras, including tethered capture, studio photography and lighting, Macintosh and PC computers, data entry and digital imaging software. Requires competency in computer applications, including Microsoft™ Word and Excel, and digital imaging applications, including Adobe™ Photoshop and Lightroom. Experience with museum and archives databases and metadata is required. This employee must be able to operate effectively in a team environment, where communication within and among teams is essential to success. Ability to interact and communicate with staff orally and in writing is essential. Requires problem solving skills, ability to work cooperatively, and ability to effectively plan and implement work processes to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. Candidate must exercise sound judgment. Requires experience photographing people, objects, and buildings on location. Familiarity with Adobe™ InDesign or other publishing software, experience with the photography of bound materials, and/or experience with preparing materials for print-on-demand publishing are preferred. Some familiarity with standard collections care, archives and museum practices, and best practices for object handling is preferred. Knowledge of Hasselblad Phocus capture software, understanding of digital image stitching, and familiarity with digital imaging technology and standards are also preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.
Submission: Applications will be accepted through April 3, 2015. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected]. Historic New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer.