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Archive Photography Technician

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

Posted 04/03/24

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1225 N Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Inactive
Temporary
Entry level
Nonprofit / Museums
In Person

Job Description

Archive Photography Technician

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

One Year Full-Time Position with Benefits To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@jazzandheritage.org by April 30, 2024, with an anticipated start date in June 2024

About the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive

The Jazz & Heritage Archive is in a small Creole Cottage in the French Quarter. About one third of the space is storage and we have six offsite storage areas in three states. There are two full time archivists. The main Foundation offices and the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, which houses our music school and most public programs are a mile away in the Treme neighborhood. The Foundation is an ambitious organization with lots of programming and active staff who care deeply for the New Orleans artistic and cultural community.

Job Description, Equipment and Basic Workflow 

The Archive Photography Technician will be responsible for assisting the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Archive in scanning film photography collections, saving items according to required specifications, applying descriptions, and creating accessibility in a Digital Asset Management program. The Technician will work closely with the Digital Collections Manager under the supervision of the Archivist. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below duties and responsibilities are essential core functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

  • Scan film photography including negatives, slides and photographs   
  • Name each scan and save it as a high-resolution .tiff and .jpg files
  • Maintain an organized and accurate record of scanning projects.
  • Assist with the description and organization of born digital photography in DAM program

Job Qualifications

Below are the minimum requirements necessary for this position.

  • Bachelor's degree or some college-level education in Photography, Computer Science, History or related field
  • Knowledge and skills in digital imaging, photography, or related fields.
  • Proficient with digital imaging software and scanning hardware
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Familiar with digital asset management concepts. 
  • Ability to understand and become knowledgeable of Jazz & Heritage Archive’s holdings and ability to interpret and articulate this knowledge to others.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others, as well as demonstrated ability to work independently.  
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive to an evolving work environment.  

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience with high-end digitizing equipment and software.
  • Knowledge of Louisiana, regional music history.
  • Knowledge of or experience with archival theory or practice. 
  • Experience with metadata or archival description.

One Year Full-Time Position with Benefits


Salary Range: $40-45,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan
  • Life Insurance Plan
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parking


To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@jazzandheritage.org by April 30th, with an anticipated start date in June 2024



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About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

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About the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation 

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission of celebrating and sustaining the vibrant cultural heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. The Foundation’s iconic assets include the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jazz & Heritage radio station WWOZ 90.7FM, and the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music, which provides free weekly music education.

The Foundation also supports a variety of impactful programs such as the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series, the Catapult Fund Small Business Accelerator, Class Got Brass, and Community Partnership Grants. These initiatives play a vital role in uplifting local artists, empowering underserved communities, and preserving the region’s rich cultural traditions.

As the Foundation continues to produce celebrated events like the Crescent City Blues Festival and Treme Creole Gumbo Festival, it remains focused on fostering education, economic development, and cultural programming. These efforts ensure New Orleans’ legacy as a global beacon of creativity and tradition while supporting the next generation of cultural bearers.

Jazz Fest, the Foundation’s flagship event and primary fundraiser, attracts global artists while showcasing Louisiana talent. Produced in partnership with Festival Productions Inc., Jazz Fest is accompanied by other year-round festivals and performances focused on supporting local artists and cultural traditions. The Foundation retains full ownership of all Jazz Fest-related copyrights, trademarks, and licenses, ensuring its sustainable future.

Education is central to the Foundation’s mission. The Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music, housed at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, offers free music education to youth, along with other initiatives such as vocal workshops, beginner music programs, and professional audio training.

The Jazz & Heritage Archive preserves and perpetuates Louisiana’s music, culture, and heritage as the institutional repository for the Foundation and WWOZ 90.7 FM. Housing physical and digital records since the Foundation’s inception, it supports award-winning media projects and collaborates with national archives and museums.

Founded in 1980 and owned by the Foundation, WWOZ 90.7-FM connects local and international audiences to New Orleans and Louisiana culture through live broadcasts and streaming of Foundation events. WWOZ’s mission is to be the worldwide voice and flag-bearer of New Orleans’ culture and musical heritage.

The Foundation also plays a key role in grant-making, ensuring the support of musicians, educators, cultural producers, and entrepreneurs by investing proceeds from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell directly into the community with grants to fund projects that support the Foundation’s mission.

Together, these programs and initiatives embody the Foundation’s mission to celebrate cultural heritage while fostering innovation and ensuring lasting cultural influence. For more information, visit www.jazzandheritage.org.