Project Photographer (term-limited, 24 months), Historic New England , Haverhill, MA

Posted February 16, 2024

Project Photographer (term-limited, 24 months) Historic New England seeks a full-time Project Photographer for a 24-month term-limited position. Detail oriented with an understanding of standard
collections care and best practices for object handling, the Project Photographer works with project staff digitally photographing a collection of 125,000 glass- plate and film negatives for Capturing New England: Digitizing Historic New England’s Negative Collection, a two-year project funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences.

Classification: Full-time; Non-exempt/hourly; Term-limited 24 months
Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts, New England residency required
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Digitally photographs 125,000 glass-plate and film negatives in the library and archival collection using a Phase One camera.
Following Historic New England’s guidelines and standards, the project photographer enters metadata for each image into the project-tracking database.
Ensures that resolution and exposure values are within specification valuesestablished for the project, and will adjust images as required to ensure overall high-quality reproduction.
Uses knowledge of color management best practices to calibrate studio computer monitors, maintain accurate equipment setup, and make necessary adjustments to workflow to respond to equipment and software changes.
Works with the project archivist and other members of the project team to review and upload each image to the digital asset management system.
Maintains the project photographic equipment and coordinates any necessary repairs of equipment, including troubleshooting with Historic New England’s digital photographer and IT staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in photography, studio art, museum studies or library science, and three years of related experience or equivalent combination of skilled credentials.
Experience with digital SLRs, preferably a Phase One camera, including tethered capture, studio photography and lighting with a focus on color accuracy, reflection management, Macintosh and PC computers, data entry and digital imaging software; requires experience digitizing glass and film negatives.
Full competency in computer applications, including Microsoft™ Word and Excel, and digital imaging applications, including Capture One and Adobe™ Photoshop. Experience with museum and archives databases and metadata creation is required.
Ability 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.
Problem solving skills, ability to work cooperatively, and ability to effectively plan and implement work processes to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.
Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Compensation: $24.00 hourly plus benefits

How to Apply:

To Apply: Please submit résumé and cover letter, with position title and your name included
in the subject line, to [email protected].
Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong
commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are
committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without
regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national
origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.