Photo Digitization and Metadata Specialist

Position Title: Photo Digitization and Metadata Specialist

FLSA Classification: Full-Time Exempt

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for a full-time exempt Photo Digitization and Metadata Specialist in the Museum Services department.

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum documents and interprets the history of country musica musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city the state and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums the museum proudly combines subject expertise ambitious research and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music art and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music while providing diverse learning opportunities. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its emergence as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics from country classics to ultra-contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print a letterpress print shop opened in 1879 and it operates Historic RCA Studio B where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

What We Offer for Full-Time Staff:

• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself Family and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo Dollywood Theme & Water Parks National Museum of African American Music tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium and more)
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Departmental Overview: In direct support of the mission statement of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the Digital & Library Collections Departmental mission is to preserve and protect its collections; using best practices and available and emerging technologies to provide appropriate access to these collections.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Library and Archival Collections the Photo Digitization and Metadata Specialist organizes preserves and digitizes the museums collection of over 500000 still images. The position will also contribute to the digitization and description of the Hatch Show Print poster collection.

Specific Job Duties:

• Arrange rehouse and describe materials in various photographic formats (including negatives prints transparencies and digital)
• Digitize and catalog photographs for the online digital archive based on institutional priorities using a variety of technologies
• Ensure accuracy of digital archive metadata
• Maintain professional best practices for collections processing storage handling and use
• Research curate and edit photographs for the museums exhibitions educational programs social media and website
• Implement museum policies
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field (Library and Information Science Archival Studies Museum Studies Public History Photography)
• One year of professional experience working with photographic collections in a museum library archive or in a production/research capacity
• Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices for photograph collections
• Knowledge of current and historic photographic processes signs of deterioration and their individual preservation requirements
• Experience with industry-standard DAM systems and metadata standards
• Proficiency with photography scanning hardware
• Proficiency with photographic editing software
• Proficiency and capabilities with personal computers (including Mac products) and software
• Familiarity with the history of country music and key figures within the genre

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing photographic content for museum exhibitions
• Working knowledge of country music and its ever-evolving history
• Knowledge of copyright laws pertaining to photography
• Demonstrated understanding of the scholarly use of archival collections and of current developments in the field
• Established professional relationships in the library/archives/museum field

Key Qualifications (Knowledge skills and abilities):

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Respect for country music as an art form and a commitment to continually expand knowledge of country musics ever-evolving history
• Knowledge of archival content structure and metadata standards
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect communication and understanding while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills experience and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin political affiliation gender identity sexual orientation disability genetic information or characteristics age membership in an employee organization military or veteran status or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification including federally mandated E-Verify processes as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

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Applications are only accepted online on our career page: Experience:

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