http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities_4_27_07 An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us +Curator of Print and Photographs, The Print Center+ (Philadelphia PA) The Print Center, founded in 1915, a nonprofit organization exhibiting contemporary prints and photographs, seeks a Curator. The Curator is responsible for initiating, developing, implementing and interpreting a schedule of temporary exhibitions with accompanying publications and educational programs as appropriate. Central to the job is the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with an active community of artists, collectors, curators and patrons. Works closely with a small, dedicated team of co-workers and volunteers. Strong organizational, research, written and oral communication skills. Graduate degree in art history or an allied field preferred, curatorial experience required. Salary: $31,500/year plus health and dental benefits. Please send letter, c.v., three references and writing samples to The Print Center, 1614 Latimer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or to info@printcenter.org. No phone or in person inquiries. Deadline: June 1, 2007. The Print Center’s mission is to support printmaking and photography as vital contemporary arts and to encourage the appreciation of the printed image in all its forms. +Photo Editor, WPN+ Located in downtown Manhattan, we are currently seeking an energetic individual proficient with Photoshop, good knowledge of current events, and a passion for photojournalism to fill the position of Picture Desk Editor. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to work as part of a team, pay attention to details while working under deadline pressure, and communicate effectively with assignment editors and photographers. This job requires being part of a rotating weekend shift, and occasionally flexible evening hours. Qualified individuals with photography or editing background please send resume and cover letter to patrick.whalen@worldpicturenews.com. No phone calls please. Contact Mr. Patrick Whalen Email Address patrick.whalen@worldpicturenews.com Address USA Special Instructions Qualified individuals with photography or editing background please send resume and cover letter to patrick.whalen@worldpicturenews.com. No phone calls please. +News Photographer. The Daily Chronicle+ in DeKalb, Ill. is seeking a photojournalist to join its photo staff. The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience working in all aspects of daily newspaper photography with a strong emphasis on and appreciation of the documentary approach. This should include news, sports, feature, studio and picture-story experience. Professional digital photography experience including appropriate software, photo toning and transmitting capabilities is essential. Writing and multimedia experience are strongly preferred. Above all else, we are seeking a team player, with demonstrated leadership ability, who is strongly motivated and energetic about coming up with his/her own ideas on a daily basis. The Daily Chronicle is a 7-day a week paper and as such some night and weekend shift rotations would be worked. DeKalb is a vibrant, growing Midwestern college town with just the right mix of small-town comfort and big-city amenities. DeKalb is located just 60 miles west of Chicago and is home to the 25,000-student Northern Illinois University. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and career progression possibilities. To apply, send a CD portfolio of your best work, a resume with professional references, and a cover letter that tells us why you want to work for the Daily Chronicle. No electronic or web applications. Human Resources Department Attn: Photojournalist PositionNorthern Illinois Publishing 1586 Barber Greene Road DeKalb, IL 60115 Application Deadline: April 27thDrug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Employer. +Associate Director, Fraenkel Gallery+ (San Francisco CA) Qualified candidate must have: At least two years gallery or auction house experience Exceptional knowledge in the history of photography and its relationship to other media Familiarity with the operations of a contemporary art gallery and the people surrounding the gallery (collectors, curators and institutions) Ability to work with new and existing collectors as this is the Associate Director's primary responsibility Strong social skills and must be a good communicator, people oriented and a team player Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Filemaker Pro, Art System's Gallery Pro, or similar database program Salary/benefits are competitive. Please send a cover letter and resume to info@fraenkelgallery.com. +Photography Instructor+ Media Arts school in NYC is looking for a Digital Photography Instructor for P/T evening or weekend classes. Instructor should have 2+ years teaching with industry knowledge. Please send resume with salary requirements ASAP. Reply to: gigs-318757647@craigslist.org +Executive Work Scholar, Aperture Foundation+ (New York NY) Executive Office/Educational Programs Commitment: Full-Time, July – December 2007 Work Scholars accepted per season: 1 The executive office intern assists the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Assistant in facilitating the day-to-day functions essential to the management of a nonprofit organization. Responsibilities include assisting with the administration of Aperture’s education series, Work-Scholar Program, and Aperture’s annual online photography competition. The executive work scholar will also function as a liaison between other departments and will be exposed to all aspects of the organization. This is an excellent position for someone with an interest in Arts Administration. Requirements: A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; strong phone manner and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask; and an ability to be flexible and take initiative. A $250 stipend will be distributed monthly. Please send a cover letter, resume and one- to two-page sample of written work to workscholars@aperture.org. +Photography Paid Internships Available (Upper East Side)+ Major NY Advertising Company has paid photography internships available immediately. $10/hr work will be part sorting/naming/touching-up of photos and part photography itself. Our company will indeed look great on a resume! Lots of flexibility, although we'd like a minimum of 20 hours/week. MAC and Photoshop CS2 experience necessary - we don't have time to train. Located near 52nd and 3rd. Extroverted personalities encouraged to apply! Reply to: gigs-318685187@craigslist.org +Assistant to Foundation Manager+ Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation (New York NY) The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation is seeking a full time administrative assistant. The candidate should have a background in the visual arts/art history/arts administration and/or arts non-profit experience, strong organizational skills and require minimal supervision. Previous experience in an office environment required. This entry-level position is to assist the Foundation Manager with daily and ongoing tasks that include: file and record maintenance, photographic inventory management, responding to queries, short writing assignments, general office duties and potential photography related projects. The candidate should feel confident in his or her ability to interact with galleries, museums, grant seekers and the public. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to follow through on tasks. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with a philanthropic arts non-profit organization. Hours are 10:30 to 6, Monday through Friday. Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to: joree@mapplethorpe.org. Please use the subject line "assistant" +photographers assistant+ portrait photographer needs assistant. Duties include some shooting, sales, photoshop work & misc. office work. Must be available for weekend shoots. Knowlege of photoshop ∨ martial arts helpful. * Location: queens, new york * Compensation: $12.00 per hour + bonuses. Reply to: job-319817487@craigslist.org +Project Grant+ Service-Works (San Francisco CA) I have started a new foundation called Service-Works. Service-Works provides a monthly project grant. The amount of each month's grant is determined by how much money I earn as a waiter (on a specific night) in a fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco. Please have a look at the Service-Works website http://web.mac.com/serviceworks/iWeb There are no geographic or demographic prerequisites for applying. Applications are quite simple and are due on the 21st of each month. +PHOTOGRAPHER+ needed full time in West Michigan studio. Specializing in portraits, weddings and seniors. Contact Russ at 1-800-322-5395. + A PHOTOGRAPHER position will soon be open at The Union Democrat+, a busy community daily in the beautiful Sierra foothills of California. We need an enterprising, creative shooter who can match the high photography standards we've set. Beyond newspaper photojournalism experience, a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is necessary. The top candidate will do it all — news, features and sports — and in return will have photos showcased daily. Must have that sixth sense, that enterprising ability to find great shots to enhance stories, stand alone or turn into photo projects. We're just north of Yosemite, in the beautiful Sierra foothills, publish two editions five days a week and our emphasis is the news and people of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. Competitive pay, benefits and mileage. Send resume, varied examples of work and at least three professional references to: Patty Fuller, The Union Democrat, 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370 email: pfuller@uniondemocrat.com Fax: 209-532-6451 Phone: 209-588-4534 Preference given to West Coast applicants. http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=512759 Are you an ambitious photojournalist seeking a fun work environment? Highlands Today in Sebring, Fla., might be just right for you. We are seeking a full-time photojournalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate must have superior news judgment and have photographic skills to cover spot news, sports and features. Knowledge of Photoshop is required and experience with video and online newspaper is a plus. A degree in photojournalism or a related field is preferred. Prior newspaper experience is required. The position requires night and weekend work. Highlands Today is a hometown newspaper with big ideas. We believe in local news and our circulation continues to grow because of our commitment. The photographers work closely with the reporters and like to have fun when working as a creative team. The varieties of assignments at our paper are endless. + Highlands Today, Photojournalist+ Highlands Today, a daily with a circulation of about 25,000, is a Media General property that provides great benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and more.Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio with captions (CDs with .jpeg images are preferred) and references to: Attn: Kathy Waters: Photo Editor Highlands Today 315 U.S. 27 North Sebring, Fl 33870 Online applicants, e-mail photos@highlandstoday.com. No phone calls please. still open +The Sun ,Photographer+ http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=708900 +Star-News, Photographer+ http://jobs.nytimes.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=462d9a956d660 +Photography Editor+ Publication or Company Philadelphia Magazine Industry Magazine Publishing Salary Competitive Benefits 401K, Dental, Health Job Duration Full Time Job Location Philadelphia, PA USA Job Requirements Philadelphia Magazine is currently seeking a talented full-time photography editor to join its award-winning staff. This position will serve as a liaison between the art and editorial staffs and will work closely with the Design Director to shape the visual identity of the magazine. The ideal candidate is organized, patient, creative, critical and interested in helping the magazine move to the next level photographically. Responsibilities include but not limited to: € Assign the photography for each issue‹providing detailed instructions, contracts and visual references. € Communicate with and give feedback to photographers during production. € Manage the shoot schedule to ensure photos are ready for production. € Attend photo shoots, occasionally in lieu of an art director. € Serve as producer on large-scale photo productions (such as fashion, travel or cover shoots). € Manage hi-res art as it is submitted. € Research necessary art for publication and purchase needed stock art. € Hire, schedule and manage interns. € Research and solicit new talent to photograph for the magazine. € Photograph for the magazine as needed. Qualifications: € Minimum 3 years consumer magazine or related experience. € BA/BFA in Photography or Design strongly preferred € Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Indesign knowledge a plus. € Excellent communication skills and teamwork mentality. € Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. € Ability to meet deadlines, work with a budget and multi-task. Contact Mr. Michael McCormick Email Address mmccormick@phillymag.com Address 1818 Market St., 36th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA Special Instructions To be considered, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Michael McCormick, Design Director --- mmccormick@phillymag.com. Please include Photo Editor in the subject line of the email. RESUMES WITHOUT SALARY INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:47 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities_4_27_07 Thank you so much for these. 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