Job Title
Museum Photographer (Part-Time, Temporary)
Company
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Job Description
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
How You Will Contribute
The Museum Photographer is part of a team tasked with imaging the museum’s collections, buildings, and exhibitions. Photographers work on a variety of projects, including digital and printed publications, interactive projects, grants, retail products and marketing materials. The Photographer is expected to work effectively with departments across the museum on imaging projects and is responsible for producing images that adhere to institutional imaging standards and policies governing digital assets.
Specifically, you will:
- Photograph 2-D and 3-D original works of art in the museum’s collection, perform digital post-production and apply related metadata to files.
- Document exhibitions, installations, architecture, portraits and related events during work hours.
- Manage individual project deadlines and transfer of properly named/formatted imaging materials to the digital assets management system.
- Manage color and closed system calibration of monitors, cameras and all other related studio equipment.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of current industry standards for studio lighting, digital camera equipment, and relevant software including but not limited to: Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, GigaPan, Premier and Agisoft Proscan.
- Maintain individual studio equipment and software upgrades.
- Handle art works safely and properly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your background and experience include:
- B.S. in Imaging Sciences or a B.F.A. in Photography or prior equivalent professional experience
- Prior experience working in a cultural heritage institution and/or professional photography studio.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines for a range of high-volume projects.
- Proven expertise with studio/on location lighting and Phase One or Hasselblad medium format digital cameras.
- Exceptional color management and digital retouching skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, and to deliver results.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proactive problem-solving skills, very detail oriented and ability to work well in high-pressure situations.
- Experience in styling of on or off figure fashion, portraiture and installation/architecture photography is preferred.
- Knowledge of 3-D rendering and video editing software is a plus.
Position and Compensation Details
- The hourly rate for this position is $30
- This position is part-time, non-exempt, and 21 hours per week
- This position reports to The Pappas-Sarbanes Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions
- This is a temporary position of 6 months
- Physical requirements:
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time and ascend/descend ladders
- Ability to move items up to 40 pounds.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Institutional Requirements
- Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum, and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
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Expected Salary
$30 per hour
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Posting Date
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:56:07 GMT