My apologies for cross posting this announcement... Yale University's Beinecke Library is seeking a photographer for the position of Senior Photographer (Photographer 4). This position will work alongside 2 other Photographer 4 level professionals in Beinecke's digital photography studio. Any interested party must apply through the Yale HR site: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
To find the position, simply search the site for STARS Req ID3807BR. Feel free to forward this information on to those who you feel are appropriate or would be interested in such an opportunity. Please do not reply to the poster of this message. STARS Req ID3807BR Department Beinecke Library University Generic TitlePhotographer 4 Posting Position Title Senior Photographer Bargaining Unit L34 Job Category Clerical & Technical Type of Employment FullTime Duration Type RegularSalary Grade (Min/Max)E Work WeekStandard - 37.5 hrs (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Worksite Address 121 Wall St. General Purpose Reporting to and under the supervision of the Digital Imaging Production Manager and using various types of modern digital capture equipment (e.g., large format digital camera, digital Single Lens Reflex camera (SLR), flatbed scanner and film scanner), the photographer will capture images from a wide spectrum of materials including but not limited to papyrus, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, early and contemporary photographs (including negatives and slides), modern manuscripts and works on paper, rare printed materials, books and artwork. Essential Duties 1. Serve as a high-level source of information to appropriate Beinecke staff regarding digital photographic and related computer hardware/software techniques. 2. Complete photographic assignments of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works using aforementioned professional digital capture systems in order to produce high quality digital images. 3. Evaluate the technical requirements of complex projects. Resolve problems that are not necessarily governed by established procedures. 4. Plan the composition of photographs; select the appropriate technical approach, equipment, and accessories to achieve the desired results as defined by the project manager. 5. Relying on a thorough knowledge of color theory, judge and correct digital scans and proof of color, contrast and density when compared to original objects or transparencies. Use computer accessories and techniques to modify the color, color balance, contrast and background of photographic images. 6. Relying on a thorough knowledge of color theory, provide high quality color and black and white digital prints using current imaging technology (e.g. Epson R2400 color/black and white printer). 7. Create, duplicate and manipulate digital media. 8. From a daily operational standpoint, monitor and maintain specialized software applications to capture, manipulate, and save images. 9. As appropriate during daily operations, work with hardware/software vendors to triage and troubleshoot problems related to equipment; immediately involve the studio manager if problems threaten production goals. 10. Perform additional functions incidental to photographic activities that may include the proper handling and movement of collections within the studio. 11. Maintain clear and open communication with the Digital Imaging Production Manager regarding project status, issues and/or problems as well as technical and/or workflow questions. 12. Perform other related duties as required. Education and Experience1. Two years related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of experience and education. 2. Experience in large format studio photography. 3. Must be familiar with digital capture of two-dimensional work using a copy stand as well as three-dimensional work under studio lighting conditions. 4. Thorough knowledge of color theory as it relates to digital capture and printing.Additional Education and Experience1. Preferred: Demonstrated experience in Art, Art History, Humanities, or special collections. Experience in either color or darkroom or photographic printing. BA in photography. Three or more years experience as a photographer in a gallery, or library. Demonstrated ability to color calibrate monitors and create custom profiles. Skills & Abilities 1. Excellent organizational skills. 2. Ability to work collegially in an interdisciplinary team setting. 3. Demonstrated ability to discriminate fine tonal variations and color fidelity of the digital reproductions in order to match digital surrogates to the originals. 4. Must have demonstrated skill in using Mac OS X computers and Adobe Photoshop software. 5. Must have experience handling photographic materials. 6. Demonstrated ability to work accurately in detailed oriented and production environment. 7. Demonstrated ability to learn and use new scanning technology skills. 8. The submission of a digital portfolio will be required of candidates whose resumes have been referred and reviewed. These candidates will be contacted by the hiring supervisor, and an in-person interview will be scheduled with those candidates whose portfolios have been reviewed and selected. 9. References must indicate reliable attendance and punctuality, accuracy and attention to detail, diligent performance, the ability to organize and prioritize one's own work, and the ability to work in a team setting. 10. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Background Check Requirements All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Internal candidates are also subject to pre-employment screening for this position. -- Chris Edwards Digital Studio Production Manager Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Yale University PO Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520-8240 Tel: 203.436.4690 Fax:203.432.4047 chris.edwards at yale.edu http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/brblhome.htm
