Digital Imaging Specialist

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.

At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.  for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

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The Digital Imaging Specialist will have responsibilities that include photographing and imaging a wide range of collection materials in compliance with professional standards, creating and quality‑controlling metadata, preparing files for long‑term preservation and access, and supporting online and educational use of digital assets.

This role encourages and contributes to an inclusive, rewarding, and inspiring workplace, where constant learning cultivates a sense of belonging.

• Contributes to a culture of inclusivity and equity and supports the personal and professional growth of individuals.
• Values an agile working style that supports staff needs, strategic pursuits, and sustainable workloads while modeling empathy, clear communication, and the benefits of changing practices and behaviors in collections management.
• Nurtures collaboration and partnership across the organization, where communication and respect for diverse expertise are valued.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the strategic focus of making programs in the Society’s Madison locations, and throughout the State of Wisconsin, that engage visitors and inspire individuals to return and recommend the Historical Society to their family and friends.

The salary will be between $30.15 - $35.00 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay provisions found in the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 34. The classification is IS Business Automation Senior. A 12‑month probationary period will be required.

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A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Interested permanent classified state employees should complete this application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

This position will work full‑time in the office.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position.

• Working with archival materials in libraries, archives, museums, or cultural heritage institutions
• Digital imaging standards such as FADGI, ISO 19264, and color management workflows
• Working with metadata standards and digital asset management systems

• Experience maintaining workflows in a production‑level digitization environment
• Familiarity with audiovisual digitization workflows
• Digital photography and imaging of manuscripts, personal papers,…