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About the Role

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) seeks a detail-oriented part-time Digital Imaging Technician to create, manage, and preserve high-quality digital images of the Mertz Library's collections. This role supports digitization initiatives, fulfills imaging requests, and produces preservation-quality digital assets that enhance access to historically significant collections.

Responsibilities

• Capture, process, and deliver high-quality digital images using professional imaging equipment and software.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate imaging equipment to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
• Handle rare, fragile, and special collections materials according to preservation and conservation best practices.
• Perform image post-processing, including cropping, color correction, and exposure adjustments.
• Create preservation-quality TIFF files and derivative access files.
• Create and maintain technical and descriptive metadata records.
• Apply file naming conventions, metadata standards, and quality control procedures.
• Organize and manage digital assets and storage systems.
• Coordinate imaging workflows, priorities, and production schedules with project stakeholders.
• Maintain production statistics and project documentation.
• Assist with developing and improving digitization workflows and procedures.
• Fulfill imaging requests from internal and external users within established timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Photography or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-2 years of digital imaging experience
• Experience with copy stands with overhead camera systems, scanners and digital imaging workflows.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience creating metadata and managing digital assets.
• Ability to learn and use professional capture software
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Experience handling rare, fragile, or special collections materials.
• Familiarity with TIFF preservation standards, color management, FADGI guidelines, and digitization quality control practices.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS).
• Experience with Capture One and Phocus image capture software.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing imaging and computer-based work.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to bend, reach, and safely handle fragile collection materials while following preservation and safety procedures.

Skills

• Digital imaging
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Bridge
• Microsoft Excel
• Metadata creation
• Digital asset management
• Professional capture software
• TIFF preservation standards
• Color management
• FADGI guidelines
• Digitization quality control
• Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS)
• Capture One
• Phocus

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

• $24 per hour

About the Company

• The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a premier botanical research and education institution with a historic living collections and world-renowned library and archives.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE