[MCN-L] Position Annoucement - Collection Photographer, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

[Stein, Marty]

Hello,

Please accept my apologies for cross-posting.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has a new position opening for a
Collection Photographer.  If you would like more information, please
contact me at mstein at mfah.org or go to our website:
www.mfah.org/employment.

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Marty Stein

Marcia (Marty) Stein
Photographic and Imaging Services Manager
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
PO Box 6826
Houston, Texas 77265-6826
Phone: (713) 639-7525
Fax: (713) 639-7557
Email: mstein at mfah.org



Position Available
				
Title:			Collection Photographer
Reports To:		Photographic and Imaging Services Manager
Date Needed:		September 2008
Pay Type:		Salaried, Nonexempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week
Salary:			Commensurate with Experience and Education
Benefits:		Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and
Long Term
			Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit
Union, Flexible
			Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time
Off, and 
			Holiday Pay
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location:		Beck Building, a non-smoking facility

Responsibilities:
*	Photograph objects from the permanent collection of the Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston, including Bayou Bend and Rienzi
*	Photograph, as needed, objects on loan to the MFAH for
exhibition and research
*	Photograph installations of exhibitions at MFAH, Bayou Bend,
Rienzi and Glassell School of Art
*	Photograph interior and exterior views of MFAH architecture
*	Photograph, as needed, after-hours MFAH events
*	Coordinate photography schedule with Chief Registrar,
Photographic and Imaging Services Manager, and Assistant Registrar
*	Consult with museum staff including curators, registrars,
preparators, conservators, and designers to gather information to
determine how objects should be photographed for specific projects
*	Coordinate movement of artworks with preparators and moves
objects within photography studio
*	Stay apprised of the applications for new technology and advise
supervisor of the applications for new technology
*	Other tasks as assigned
	
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities::
*	Must posses a broad knowledge of film-based and digital
photographic processes, methods and new technologies
*	Must be able to work with a variety of museum staff and function
within a team-oriented department
*	Must have command of a variety of professional cameras and
equipment including large format, medium format, 35mm, copystand,
electronic strobe, continuous lighting, and diffusers
*	Must be able to maintain photographic equipment and lenses in
accordance with accepted policies of the department
*	Must have the ability to judge and correct digital proofs,
color, contrast, and density when compared to original objects
*	Must have knowledge of specialized software applications
(Photoshop, Bridge, Capture One, Eye One) used to manipulate, print and
save images
*	Must have the ability to use cross platform computers, operating
systems and applications
	

*	Must be able to organize time and schedules efficiently in the
absence of direct supervision
*	Must posses knowledge of museum and art handling procedures

	Education and Experience:  
*	BFA in photography and knowledge of art history preferred
*	A combination of experience gathered from technical photography
school study, apprenticeship and on-the-job training
*	Minimum of five years work experience in photography
*	Experience utilizing professional digital camera systems
*	Demonstrated ability to discriminate and adjust fine tonal
variations and color fidelity of digital reproductions against original
objects
*	A portfolio of work required
	
How to Apply:  
Send resume to Human Resources, Job 022, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX
77265-6826; 
Fax 713-639-7597 or email: jobs at mfah.org or apply at
www.mfah.org/employment



Marcia (Marty) Stein
Photographic Services Manager
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
PO Box 6826
Houston, Texas 77265-6826
Phone: (713) 639-7525
Fax: (713) 639-7557
Email: mstein at mfah.org