Photo Coordinator

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Photography Coordinator role in Cambridge, MA. The position supports AFVS and FVS courses, manages department photography resources, and coordinates with faculty and staff to enable student projects.

On-site, 20 hours per week, reporting to the Studio Manager. Requires a BFA or equivalent and 3+ years in digital photography workflows; darkroom experience preferred. Visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital photography and workflows.
• Experience with darkroom technology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage camera inventory.
• Be available during established hours for equipment checkout.
• Maintain photographic equipment and cameras.
• Oversee photography labs; keep them up to date and ready to use.
• Problem-solve classroom issues.
• Orient visiting faculty and teaching assistants to photography resources.
• Collaborate with faculty to display student work at end of semester Open Studio.
• Recommend and manage equipment purchases within budget.
• Perform activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Digital photography workflows

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent

Tools

Dark room technology

Job description

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community thatadvances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills andexpertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcomingenvironment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart ofHarvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduateprogram (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all ofHarvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athleticsand the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academicdepartments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a communityunparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and sharedcommitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from allmembers of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Reporting to the Studio Manager, with mainly independentresponsibilities, the Coordinator of the Photo area works with theteam of academic and studio staff to serve as a point of contactsupporting student and faculty photo classes for Art, Film, andVisual Studies (AFVS) and the Film and Visual Studies (FVS) PhDprogram. The Coordinator for Photo works closely with the PhotoFaculty and Instructional Support to facilitate solutions forstudents’ creative endeavors. Additionally, this position also willaddress and plan for the use of department funds to best supportphotography courses. This position manages and maintainsdepartmental photography equipment and digital laboratory. ThePhotography Coordinator works with a team of academic and studiostaff, and reports to the studio manager.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Organize and manage camera inventory.
• Be available during established hours in coordination withcourse time for students who need to check out equipment.
• Maintain photographic equipment and cameras.
• Oversee photography labs, keep them up to date, supplied, andready to use
• Problem-solve classroom issues
• Orient visiting faculty and teaching assistants to allphotography resources
• Works with faculty and students to offer a successfulend-of-the-semester Open Studio display of student work. Thisincludes working with building management to ensure thatphotographs are successfully displayed.
• Recommend and manage equipment purchases within each fiscalbudget to meet curricular goals in coordination with faculty
• Perform activities as needed.

Working Conditions

This position is on site at the campus in Cambridge, MA.

This is a 20-hour per week position. Exact schedule will bedetermined in conjunction with the supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts, or equivalent work experience required. Aminimum of three years’ experience with digital photography andworkflows.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with dark room technology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FASHuman Resources

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatall duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit worklocation. Individuals must meet work location sponsorshiprequirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed tosupport a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental andfinancial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Ourbenefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage startingon day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuitionassistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & WellbeingPage.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talentfrom all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensureeveryone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our communityadvance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on thebasis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in theuniversity's non-discrimination policy.

Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help allcommunity members participate fully in work and campus life freefrom harassment and discrimination.