Photo Library Assistant

TITLE: Photo Library Assistant

REPORTS TO: Communications Specialist

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: August 8, 2016 September 30, 2016 (150 hours)

SUMMARY STATEMENT: Responsible for uploading images and metadata into the USAP Photo Library (http://photolibrary.usap.gov) in support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) United Stated Antarctic Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with the ASC Communications Specialist and Editor-Journalist to understand the guidelines, learn the technical processes for uploading images to the USAP Photo Library, enter accurate metadata and write thorough and concise captions.

Ensures compliance with all USAP Photo Library procedures and guidelines; resolves discrepancies with help from the Communications Specialist or Editor-Journalist.

Complies with all applicable ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.

Employees and contractors may, in the course of performing their official duties, have access to a wide variety of personal identifiable and sensitive information (PII/SI) electronically and in hard copy. Personal and sensitive data should be protected according to Federal regulations and United States Antarctic Program policy, and only disclosed in accordance with the United States Antarctic program requirements.

Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent is required; college diploma preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: None required.

TRAINING: None required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four deployments to Antarctica as a U.S. Antarctic Program participant, with a minimum of two of those deployments to McMurdo Station. The candidate must have a broad understanding of the US Antarctic Program's research across the continent, as well as thorough knowledge of the USAP support agencies and their responsibilities. Familiarity of additional USAP operations such as the research vessels and the South Pole Traverse, and some historical knowledge of the US Antarctic Program is required. A minimum of five years' experience with photography with a minimum of two years' experience with Adobe Lightroom and/or PhotoShop, and similar photo manipulation software is required. The candidate must have photo manipulation skills to quickly and easily correct an image's color, levelness, and brightness, without destroying the integrity of the image. For every photo added to the Library, the candidate must be able to write a concise and accurate photo caption that a general audience will understand. Must have strong organizational skills; must be multi-task oriented; must be capable of working without supervision after appropriate training and orientation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

PHYSICAL AND / OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Individual must be capable of operating a standard desktop computer. Work is to be performed at the ASC facility at 7400 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, Colorado, during normal business hours. Must comply with applicable safety, environment, health, security, and waste management policies and procedures. US citizenship or permanent residence is required.

EOE M/F/V

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