Digitization Assistant

We are seeking a full-time Digitization Assistant to handle all primary digitization tasks for an NSF grant-funded project, train interns, and coordinate with departmental staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle digitization tasks, including specimen preparation and imaging, image quality checks, metadata population and cleanup, georeferencing, and coordination with the Museum Specialist for Mollusca.
• Train part-time interns on the grant in assigned digitization tasks and facilitate their work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year collections digitization experience.
• Experience with specimen handling and imaging.
• Experience with natural history collections (e.g., zoological, botanical).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years digitization experience with EMu.
• Two years experience working with natural history collections and databases.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, including pushing, pulling, and lifting objects.

Pay

Expected salary for the Digitization Assistant is $45,000/annual. Pay will be determined based on skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Benefits

The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.