• Job Description

  Req#: req22808

  Digital Asset Specialist
  Posting Number	req22808
  Department	Arizona State Museum
  Department Website Link	https://statemuseum.arizona.edu/
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona is in search of a Digital Asset Specialist. This position serves in the Collections Division at ASM. The incumbent provides visual images of ASM's collections, events, and exhibits for documentation, publication (including via the Internet), museum displays, research, marketing and other appropriate uses. This position requires photographic documentation of funerary objects prior to repatriations. The incumbent scans photographic prints, negatives, and color transparencies from the collection to create digital copies for use by internal and external clients. The incumbent is also responsible for digital asset management of image files they/he/she create and those submitted to ASM as part of our legal mandates of archaeology projects. The ideal candidate for this position will model the highest degree of professionalism, work ethic, and interpersonal engagement with colleagues while working to support the museum's mission and goals. The successful candidate is a self-starter who works to improve functionality and efficiency and manages specific projects to successful completion with little supervision. We are looking for someone who is organized and who can work independently or function in a team setting. This position requires the incumbent to work primarily on-site with occasional remote work. ASM serves the State of Arizona as its official archaeological repository and as the permitting authority for archaeological activity on state land. In addition to 40,000 cubic feet of archaeological research materials, ASM curates millions of archaeological, ethnographic, and modern objects created by the Indigenous peoples of the region. It holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Native North American basketry, composed of 35,000 specimens of woven fiber, dating back some 7,000 years. ASM also holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive, and best documented collection of Southwest Indigenous pottery, with 24,000 whole-vessel specimens dating back more than 2,000 years. Its photographic and library/archive collections are similarly unparalleled. Its conservation laboratory and preservation program are world-renowned. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Photography duties Provide high quality images in a high-volume situation of museum collections (including funerary objects scheduled for repatriation), exhibits, and activities, working in the studio or on location. Operate all standard format film and digital cameras, studio strobe lights, and computer equipment and software in the creation and manipulation of photographic images. Manipulate images post capture to ensure accurate color management, embed metadata into files, and name with standard filenames. Operate scanning equipment to create digital images of collection negatives and transparencies. Prepare digital images for print and web publication – includes editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (remove dust and scratches, adjust color balance, adjust contrast, etc.). Digital asset management duties Name all image files according to ASM's standard. Gather metadata and embed it into digital files. Research the collection and the collection management system (EMu) to locate information about objects, images, and archive material depicted in the images. Create project level records in the collection management system (EMu). Store archival copies of images in the digital archive with a record of location added to the database. Store access versions of images in the S3 Gateway server and add copies to collection management database. Additional duties may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Competence with all types of camera systems. Knowledge and skill in still digital post-production involving digital image capture and manipulation, and in the operation of the hardware and software used in the process, including digital color management. Competence with Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop. Skilled in digital file management. Skilled in graphic arts and film scanners and scanner software. Evidence of creative ability and technical skill through portfolio. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with issues of museum collections and Native American material culture. Familiarity with film and print types.
  Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  Preferred Qualifications	Experience handling museum objects. Experience handling objects scheduled for repatriation. Experience in Southwestern anthropology and material culture.
  FLSA	Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Communication and Marketing
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	DOE
  Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
  Grade	7
  Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
  Career Stream and Level	PC2
  Job Family	Multimedia
  Job Function	Communications & Marketing
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Jannelle Weakly | jweakly@arizona.edu
  Open Date	5/14/2025
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
  Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include your Portfolio with your resume and cover letter.
  Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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