Photo Coordinator

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for a Photography Coordinator in the AFVS and PhD programs. Reporting to the Studio Manager, you will support student and faculty photo classes, manage camera inventory, and maintain equipment and labs.

This on-site, 20-hour-per-week role requires a BFA or equivalent and at least three years of digital photography experience; darkroom knowledge and strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience with digital photography and workflows.
• Experience with dark room technology.

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, supplied, and ready to use
• Problem-solve classroom issues
• Orient visiting faculty and teaching assistants to all photography resources
• Work with faculty and students to display end-of-semester Open Studio projects
• Recommend and manage equipment purchases within budget in coordination with faculty
• Perform activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

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 that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Studio Manager, with mainly independent responsibilities, the Coordinator of the Photo area works with the team of academic and studio staff to serve as a point of contact supporting student and faculty photo classes for Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) and the Film and Visual Studies (FVS) PhD program. The Coordinator for Photo works closely with the Photo Faculty and Instructional Support to facilitate solutions for students’ creative endeavors. Additionally, this position also will address and plan for the use of department funds to best support photography courses. This position manages and maintains departmental photography equipment and digital laboratory. The Photography Coordinator works with a team of academic and studio staff, and reports to the studio manager.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Organize and manage camera inventory.
• Be available during established hours in coordination with course time for students who need to check out equipment.
• Maintain photographic equipment and cameras.
• Oversee photography labs, keep them up to date, supplied, and ready to use
• Problem-solve classroom issues
• Orient visiting faculty and teaching assistants to all photography resources
• Works with faculty and students to offer a successful end-of-the-semester Open Studio display of student work. This includes working with building management to ensure that photographs are successfully displayed.
• Recommend and manage equipment purchases within each fiscal budget 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 be determined in conjunction with the supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts, or equivalent work experience required. A minimum of three years’ experience with digital photography and workflows.

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 is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements 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 to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

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

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

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.