High Museum of Art
Digital Collections Coordinator (Temporary/Part-time)
Department: Photography/Collections
Reports To: Keough Family Curator of Photography & Head of Collections
Employment Status: Temporary/Part-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Digital Collections Coordinator will manage all photographic and technology requirements for a one year collections digitization initiative funded by the Woodruff Arts Center.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Part-time, Monday – Friday with flexible hours as determined by the photography schedule
- Limited to one year term starting from hire date
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Collections Management:
- Work with the Images & Rights Coordinator to schedule and manage photo shoots to produce high-quality digital images and video of artworks in the High Museum of Art’s permanent collection
- Create shoot lists and plan a year-long schedule for the project
- Work with Associate Collections Manager and Preparators to arrange movement of art work for photography, and return art to home locations afterwards
- Work with Curators to identify priorities for the digitization project
- Fact-check object data in collections management system and make corrections and/or updates as directed by the curator and/or registrar, according to style guidelines provided.
- Assist photographers during shoots, including some art handling
- Organize and archive new digital assets and ensure accuracy of metadata
- Administrative:
- Manage and track spending and project budget under the oversight of the Associate Collections Manager and Image & Rights Coordinator
- Prepare and submit payments for invoices related to the project
- Prepare periodic updates on project progress to be presented to project managers in curatorial, interpretation, and registration departments
- Manage monthly meetings with all necessary Digitization project staff; Arrange meetings as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Familiarity with digital and analog image formats and technology is critical
- Familiarity with photography equipment (cameras, lights, backdrops) preferred
- Working knowledge of museum cataloging systems with a strong preference for experience with The Museum System (TMS)
- Familiarity with collections management best practices
- Experience in an art museum or gallery performing tasks that include art handling and collections management
- Knowledge of art history helpful
- Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (email/scheduling) and similar databases and digital imaging technology, including Photoshop. Training on TMS will be provided.
- Must be well-organized and detail oriented.
- Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to write professional correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with museum staff and other professional affiliates
- Mathematical Skills:
- Experience in bookkeeping preferred.
- Ability to maintain project files, keep budget, and process invoices.
- Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize needs in a variety of situations where standardization is limited and immediate decisions are necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and light lifting (at least 10 pounds) is needed; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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