Posted September 8, 2014

This position is part of a four-year Mellon grant funded project which will explore the interplay between museum objects and their digital representatives. The grant supports two faculty Teaching Fellows, one from Brown and one from RISD and two photography-related positions (one at each school, 20 hours a week, two year term). The Post-production Photography Assistant (PPPA) will assist the Museum Photographer with file processing, entering image metadata, and archiving digital assets using existing best practices in digital imaging, digital preservation, and digital asset and information management for cultural heritage materials. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in photography, or related discipline, with a minimum of two years’ experience in the areas of digital imaging, image management, digital archives, or managing large quantities of digital assets. Experience in a museum, archive and/or library environment; familiarity with cultural heritage information standards a plus. Apply through the RISD on-line Human Resources jobs application system at RISD.ORG and attach an application letter, a resume (with dates of positions held), and contacts for three references Portfolios may be submitted either via a web link or to the tab marked “Other Document” in PDF format, not exceed 2 MB in size.