PHOTO ARCHIVIST

The Jewish Museum of Maryland, an accredited museum of history and culture, seeks a full-time

Photo Archivist to manage the JMM photography collection of 100,000 images and serve as the Museum’s IT coordinator. The Photo Archivist processes and catalogues photographs from the Maryland Jewish community, including data entry into the Museum’s Past Perfect database and digitizing the collection. The Photo Archivist also handles all rights and reproduction requests, including in-house exhibition and publication projects, and performs reference services.

Requirements:  Degree in History, Jewish Studies, Museum Studies, Archival Science or related field, with knowledge of collections management, archival principles and practices, and digital media.  BA required, MA preferred.  Strong writing, oral, and computer skills.  Ability to multi-task, work with Museum/Library databases, and handle complicated projects.  Knowledge of American Jewish history and Hebrew or Yiddish desirable.

Salary:  Salary in the low 30s (commensurate with experience) with 3 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, medical and dental benefits, and 401(k).

Please send resume, three professional references, and letter of interest to:

Anita Kassof, Associate Director

The Jewish Museum of Maryland

15 Lloyd Street

Baltimore MD 21202

Phone:  410-732-6400 x15

Fax:      410-732-6451

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The Jewish Museum of Maryland’s website is www.jewishmuseummd.org

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

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