Digital Imaging Specialist

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Primary Purpose of Position:

The North Carolina Museum of Art is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization! TheDigital Imaging Specialistassist in digital capture of Museum collection objects and artwork as well as images for editorial and promotional use under the supervision of the Manager of Digital Imaging. This position will be involved in the day-to-day functions of the NCMAs digital imaging studio and will be responsible for technical support and operations. As the Digital Imaging department at the NCMA produces imagery for multiple applications this position will also be expected to collaborate with other museum departments on digitization projects as well as to help assess and modify various imaging workflows within the Museum. This position is expected to maintain familiarity with current and emerging best practices workflows and technical approaches within the cultural heritage digital imaging field.

• Managing and configuring studio capture devices
• Creating custom ICC or DCP profiles for studio cameras and scanners
• Maintaining firmware and upgrades
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Post-processing of images including embedding metadata
• Ingestion of images into Museums Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) as well as managing key administrative functions of the DAMS.

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 40 hours.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Demonstrated experience with DSLR (Digital Single-Lense Reflex) and medium format digital cameras
• Demonstrated experience with digital processing software such as Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom and/or Capture One pro.
• Demonstrated experience with lighting techniques including natural light strobe and/or continuous light sources
• Demonstrated experience with metadata workflows schema and taxonomies and/or experience with color-managed workflows.

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Division Description:

The North Carolina Museum of Artis a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The statutory purpose of the museum is to acquire preserve and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State and to conduct programs of education research and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the state. The states art collection spans more than 5000 years from ancient Egypt to the present making it one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. With a 164-acre campus the museum also has the distinction of being the nations largest art museum park with an extensive trail system that connects to the 63-mile Capital Area Greenway through the City of Raleigh. Facilities located within the park include two main museum buildings a large outdoor performing arts facility/amphitheater parking lots bike trails and greenways.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are anEmployment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment willNOTbe accepted.

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If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

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Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Devyn Kirksey

109 East Jones Street

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