Collections Photographer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software.
• Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery.
• Experience with live streaming events.
• Knowledge of camera, lighting, sound and editing.
• Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
• Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time management skills.

Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working in a library, archive, museum, or similar environment handling artwork or archival material
• Working knowledge of medium format digital cameras, lenses, color management, and quality control.
• Knowledge of RAW processing software such as Capture One, tethered camera capture, and the ability to problem solve common technical issues.
• Familiarity with FADGI metrics and other best practices for the digitization of cultural heritage material.
• Strong visual acuity with a keen eye for color and composition.
• Preparedness to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work under deadlines

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid California Non-commercial Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently/rarely/often work with materials and books in places that may be dusty and moldy.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• Visual acuity including color vision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license.
• Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.  Ability to lift 40-pound boxes or bundles.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
• May have exposure to high voltage electricity, noise > 80dB TWA, confined spaces, and working at heights above 10 feet.

WORK STANDARDS:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.