Two full-time, short term (6 weeks) positions are available at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery from June 4 through 13 July 2012. Successful applicants will be working as part of a team carrying out high level digital photography, digital data management, and the cataloguing of an important collection of over 2000 Japanese ehon (illustrated books) in the Freer Gallery of Art (the Pulverer Collection). Team members will be trained and supervised by experienced professionals including curators, conservators, registrars, digital assets managers, and collections managers.

Applicants should be available for full-time work (40 hours per week) beginning on June 4 and ending July 13.  The only holiday during the five-day work week will be Wednesday, July 4. No other vacation may be taken during this work period.

Pay for this contract is $3600 (housing and commuting costs not included).

Daily parking is not available at the Smithsonian.

Essential selection criteria include:

Graduate coursework in art history, especially Japanese or East Asian studies, library science, museum studies, or archival studies

Japanese language proficiency

Some combination of the following is also desirable:

Proficiency in use of computer software, especially database programs

Relevant museum, rare books, or archival experience

Experience in photography and/or data processing or management of digital resources

The application should include:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae or resume

Transcript (may be unofficial)

Two separately submitted confidential letters of recommendation, including one from a university faculty member familiar with your academic background. One may be from a work supervisor. (Letters may be submitted electronically.)

Application materials should be sent to Nancy Micklewright (micklewrightn@si.edu) and must be received by Friday, May 18th, 2012. Late applications cannot be accepted.