Student Asst Specialist_Photographer and Digitization Technician_Fall 2026

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 12,411,000 - 17,676,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School Archives and Special Collections, a unit of the New School Libraries and Archives, seeks a student to assist with scanning and photography of archival material, as well as some audio and video editing. The position offers 10 hours per week on campus, with a flexible schedule Monday–Friday between 10 am and 6 pm.

Training will be provided on specialized digitization applications. Open to graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors in related programs; hourly rate is

Qualifications

• Responsible, reliable, focused, and detail oriented.
• Familiar with basic scanning equipment and software.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Technical understanding of digital photography.
• Familiar with studio lighting and setup.

Responsibilities

• Produce photographs of archival material with direction from archivist.
• Scan material adhering to archives’ standards and file naming conventions.
• Handle rare/fragile material with care; perform quality control.
• Create derivative files using Photoshop.
• Upload media and enter information into Collective Access cataloging software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Learning new software

Digital photography basics

Studio lighting setup

Tools

SilverFast

Audacity

HandBrake

Adobe Photoshop

Collective Access

Job description

The New School Archives and Special Collections, a unit of the New School Libraries and Archives, seeks a student to assist with scanning and photography of archival material, as well as some audio and video editing.The position will be 10 hours a week. Schedule is flexible, between Monday and Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, but must be consistent. Open to graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors. Students in an MFA or BFA Photography program, the BA/ BFA dual degree program, Journalism + Design, Creative Publishing & Critical Journalism, Media Studies, and related areas of study are encouraged to apply.Tasks include:Produce photographs of archival material with composition direction from archivist.Scan material according to archives’ standards, using aimpoints to ensure tonal quality, and closely adhering to file naming conventions.Carefully handle rare and sometimes fragile material.Perform quality control.Create derivative files using Adobe Photoshop.Upload media and enter information into Collective Access cataloging software. (Training will be provided.)Basic audio and video editing.Transfer files from floppy disks, optical discs, and other removable media.Rent, set-up, and return lighting equipment from The New School photography department or outside vendor. All associated expenses will be paid by New School Archives if an outside vendor is used for rental.Assist with ideas and content creation for social media.Minimum Qualifications:Responsible, reliable, focused, and detail oriented.Familiar with basic processes related to scanning equipment and software.Ability to learn new software quickly.Technical understanding of digital photography.Familiar with studio lighting and setup.Preferred Qualifications:Experience and/or interest in working with archival materials.Knowledge of SilverFast scanning software.Experience with audio and video editing, especially using Audacity and/or Handbrake.Work Mode : On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNIHourly Rate: $21/hourWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.Responsibilities:This student position assists with scanning and photography of archival material, as well as some audio and video editing. Training will be provided on specialized applications for digitization and file formatting.We look forward to receiving your application!