Digitization Technician

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in history, information science, data management, museum studies or related field preferred, but not necessary, with demonstrable experience working in collections and/or preventive conservation
At least 2 years of experience leading digitization, data entry, records management, or digital collections-based projects (experience with natural history or cultural collections preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides 2D and 3D digital imaging of the Museum’s permanent collection, which is composed of a wide variety of materials, shapes, and sizes, and can be generally complex to image or otherwise digitize
Manages identified digitization projects, including communicating and coordinating with team members in multiple departments, contributing to project design and implementation, supporting 2D and 3D imaging requirements, assisting with digital asset management, and contributing to data collection workflows
Supports the data lifecycle for digital assets, including data management and processing of new 2D and 3D image files including file naming, metadata, and organization following Museum guidelines
Ensures thorough tracking, documenting, and reporting of project activities and outcomes, including specimen organization and movement in collections

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Comprehensive and current knowledge of standards and best practices for museum collections management care and demonstrable experience of handling and moving collections objects
Experience working with collections management and digital asset management systems (e.g. EMu, Terentia)
Ability to build and adapt workflows, support digitization projects, and assist with evaluating new tools and technologies
Experience working across collection types, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
Excellent organizational and project management skills with a high degree of attention to detail; an ability to undertake complex and methodical projects to a high level of accuracy
Excellent IT skills including the ability to check and verify data in documents, spreadsheets, databases, or other sources
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, maintaining positive working relationships
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as successfully in a team, towards deadline driven projects

Equipment:

Demonstrated ability with imaging equipment and software tools used to produce, process, and manage digital assets

Physical Working Conditions:

Indoors
Position requires sitting, walking, standing, reaching including stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Physical Effort Required:

Some physical effort may occasionally be required
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to climb up and down ladders
Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to run or respond to emergency situations