Short Term Contract Job at KBOO: Archival Asset Manager

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     “Pic: The Sanctum Sanctorum @4zzz record library” by David Jackmanson is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 11:45pm

KBOO is hiring a short term Archival Asset Manager to take the lead on digitizing our analog archive assets in preparation for our 50th anniversary! Deadline is Thursday July 20th at 5pm

Photo Credit: “Pic: The Sanctum Sanctorum @4zzz record library” by David Jackmanson is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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KBOO Community Radio

Department:  Programming

Job Title:  Archival Asset Manager           

Reports to: Program Director/Development Director

Employment Status:  Contract Position

Hours: 25 hours a week, through December, 2017  

Salary: $17/hour, no benefits       

General Description

Work with physical & digital assets of the KBOO Archive to prepare for use in celebrating KBOO’s 50th anniversary, which starts in January 2018.

Essential Functions

  • Organize visual representation of KBOO’s assets for selection
  • Prepare assets for inclusion in the exhibit, the exhibit catalogue, the website, and other platforms as needed
  • Tag metadata for digitized items
    • Primarily audio, some visual assets
  • Track materials as they go through the digitization process
  • Work closely with KBOO staff on prioritizing assets for digitization
  • Work closely with KBOO staff on planning and following the project budget
  • Act as the primary point person between
    • exhibit designers and KBOO
    • catalog designer and KBOO
    • printers and KBOO
  • Support KBOO staff on promotion of the 50th Anniversary
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with audiovisual analog materials required
  • Prior experience with digital preservation required
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent research skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with staff
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of people in multicultural, cooperative, respectful, racial justice and anti-oppressions organization


Working Conditions

KBOO has a small paid staff and about 500 volunteers.. The atmosphere can be hectic and stimulating. The ability to work in this kind of environment is essential.

Workplace expectations at KBOO radio include: effective verbal and written communications, conflict de-escalation, skillful volunteer relations and utilization, response to phone calls and correspondence, teamwork and cooperation with other employees, volunteers, and Board members; furtherance of KBOO mission, goals and values.

Equipment Used & Physical Working Conditions

Computer, Scanner, Phone, Fax

Equal Opportunity Employer

KBOO Community Radio is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, class, gender identity,creed, physical or mental disability.


To Apply

Please send both a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience with regard to the qualifications, with a specific focus on project management and research. Please also answer the question, “Why is KBOO important?”.


Send to Becky Meiers at development@kboo.org


Deadline for the position is Thursday July 20th at 5pm.

 

 

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