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Musical Instrument Museum Job Posting
Multimedia Collections Assistant

Background:
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is in the process of developing and
installing our exhibits in a new facility in North Phoenix. The 190,000
square foot building is currently under construction in Phoenix,
Arizona and is scheduled to open in April 2010..We are planning audio
and video content to accompany around 250 exhibits in a 90,000 sq. ft.
gallery space. The focus of the museum is on global musical
instruments, with over 3000 instruments on display. In order to
contextualize the objects on display, video screens allow museum guests
to see the instruments being played in their cultural setting where
possible. We are drawing on archival and commercial sources for our
video, as well as video that is gathered by our curatorial staff in the
field. We deal mainly with digital and analog video, and our film
transfers are outsourced. You can see more about our museum on our
website, www.themim.org.

Multimedia Collections Assistant
Essential Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Multimedia Collections,
the Multimedia Collections Assistant assists in the acquisition,
proces
sing, preservation, and documentation of multimedia content.
Under direction, the incumbent will digitize analog media, process and
transfer digital materials, and gather and organize relevant data. The
position will assist the Manager of Multimedia Collections and other
relevant MIM staff in the research, acquisition, processing, and
installation of multimedia content for the permanent exhibition. This
position is planned for a 12-month term of service.

The Multimedia Collections Assistant will:
•Assist the Manager of Multimedia Collections in the research,
acquisition, and processing of multimedia content for exhibition

• Gather the required information for museum labeling of multimedia
content for production by the exhibits team

• Assist the Multimedia Collection Manager in processing accessions to
MIM’s Multimedia Collections

• Catalog, label, and track physical media items

• Create and maintain metadata records for digital and physical
multimedia assets

• Assist the Multimedia Collection Manager in maintaining an inventory
of MIM AV equipment and other technical resources

• Transfer video from a variety of formats for addition to the MIM’s
digital archive and use in exhibits

• Follow MIM standards and guidelines regarding audio/video quality and
archival practices

• Assist in the installation of multimedia content for exhibits

• Assist the Multimedia Coll
ection Manager with other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:
• Experience in a library, archive, or museum environment

• Proficiency with multimedia technologies

• Experience working with multimedia on a variety of platforms

• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with frequent interruptions

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
relevant experience

Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge of practices related to the preservation of multimedia
materials

• Education in Ethnomusicology, Anthropology or related field

• Familiarity with major collections of ethnomusicological/ethnographic
film

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Apple Final Cut Pro, Logic
Studio, and related multimedia software.

• A passion for global music and cultural heritage is a plus

Please note: The Museum location is in North Phoenix (101 and Tatum).
Currently the position is located at the temporary facility in Tempe,
AZ (approximately 30 miles from the museum). Local candidates
preferred, as relocation is not available for this position.
This is an hourly position with the anticipated pay rate to be
$15.00-$17.00/hour, based on experience. Excellent benefits package
available the first of the month following hire date including medical,
dental, vision. EAP, life and disability insurance.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest
and resume
directly addressing the qualifications detailed above to [e-mail]
In the subject line of the e-mail please state “Media Tech” and your
last name.