What are the responsibilities and job description for the AY Flaten Art Museum Photography Assistant III position at St. Olaf College?
Job Title: Photography Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Flaten Art Museum
Unit Number (5 digits): 11784
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Krista Anderson-Larson
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
The Museum Photography Assistant is responsible for documenting objects from the Flaten Art Museum collection for the database, documenting exhibitions, events, and saving images for archival purposes.
Transferable Skills:
- Teamwork
- Art Handling/Installation
- Written and oral communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Move objects from storage areas to the media room using proper object handling methods
- Handle and photograph 2D and 3D objects of varying sizes and surfaces while maintaining conservation standards for artifacts
- Set lights for both 2D and 3D objects
- Take high quality digital images
- Rename image files according to Museum numbering system
- Edit images in Photoshop
- Document museum exhibitions and events for archival purposes
- Ability to work independently
- Extremely detail oriented
- Proficient with Photoshop
- Knowledge of lighting techniques
- Prior experience with camera and photography equipment
- Previous experience shooting 2D and 3D objects
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
