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Student Assistant Specialist - Photographer and Digitization Technician

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The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Title: Student Assistant Specialist - Photographer and Digitization Technician

Requisition Number: 0406073726

Location

Location: New York City

Position Type: Student

Department: CA/Office of the Librarian

Responsibilities:

• The New School Archives and Special Collections, a unit of the New School Libraries and Archives, seeks a student to assist with scanning and photography of archival material, as well as some audio and video editing.
• The position will be 10 hours a week. Schedule is flexible, between Monday and Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, but must be consistent. Open to graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors. Students in an MFA or BFA Photography program, the BA/ BFA dual degree program, Journalism + Design, Creative Publishing & Critical Journalism, and related areas of study are encouraged to apply.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
• Work Mode: On-Campus Position
• Hourly Rate: $21/hour
• Tasks include:
• Produce photographs of archival material with composition direction from archivist.
• Scan material according to archives’ standards, using aimpoints to ensure tonal quality, and closely adhering to file naming conventions.
• Carefully handle rare and sometimes fragile material.
• Perform quality control.
• Upload media and enter information into Collective Access cataloging software. (Training will be provided.)
• Basic audio and video editing.
• Transfer files from floppy disks, optical discs, and other removable media.
• Rent, set-up, and return lighting equipment from The New School photography department or outside vendor. All associated expenses will be paid by New School Archives if an outside vendor is used for rental.
• Assist with ideas and content creation for social media.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Responsible, reliable, focused, and detail oriented.
• Familiar with basic processes related to scanning equipment and software.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Technical understanding of digital photography.
• Familiar with studio lighting and setup.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or interest in working with archival materials.
• Knowledge of SilverFast scanning software.
• Experience with audio and video editing, especially using Audacity and/or Handbrake.

Job Family:
Job Family: University Library

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 08/26/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

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