Job Postings: Reproductions Coordinator and Reprodutions Technician, Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum has two new job openings in their Rights and Reproductions department. Details are listed below:

LICENSING AND REPRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensing and Reproductions Coordinator increases the visibility of CHM collections and generates earned revenue by providing for the delivery of reproductions of CHM collection materials for publication, media, research, licensing, and other commercial and non-commercial uses, both internal and external.  The Coordinator also seeks out and supports income-generating licensing and product development opportunities and initiatives in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
*         Receive and prioritize internal and external requests for reproductions and use rights, negotiate usage terms and fees, process contracts and payments, and ensure on-time delivery of reproduction orders
*         Prepare original materials for digitization, including retrieving requested collection materials, checking rights status, scheduling photographic work with the Photo Lab, and generating caption, credit line, and other descriptive and administrative metadata
*         Ensure that original collection materials are handled appropriately according to safe object handling protocols and returned to appropriate storage locations following reproduction
*         Accurately organize and safely maintain files of reproduction negatives, slides, and transparencies
*         Utilizing digital asset management system, enhance, verify, and create descriptive and administrative metadata for digital objects following national and local metadata/cataloging protocols and procedures
*         Accurately maintain databases and other systems for documenting service activities and tracking order status and payments
*         Lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
*         With Department Head and supervisor, participate in the development of policies, procedures, and strategies governing digitization, order fulfillment, and digital assets management
*         Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, interns, and work study students

*         Create a team spirit and enhance communication within the Collections Department so that staff members work collaboratively and in a supportive manner across departmental and functional area boundaries

*         Contribute to and promote a positive culture at CHM by demonstrating the values of CHM in interactions with colleagues, external partners, and all audiences and through the products developed and services delivered.

OTHER DUTIES:
*         Prepare financial reports and weekly transmittals to the Accounting Department
*         Serve as liaison with external research and licensing agencies and other external contractors
*         Serve on interdepartmental staff committees
*         Other duties as assigned

For information on qualifications required and applications instructions, please go to: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10414991

LICENSING AND REPRODUCTIONS TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensing and Reproductions Technician provides clerical, customer service, and research assistance to support the delivery of reproduction and licensing services for internal and external constituents, ensuring that collection materials are handled in a safe and prudent manner, digital assets contain accurate and complete metadata, and that services are delivered efficiently, on time, and in a helpful and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
*         Respond to internal and external requests for reproductions and use rights, provide customers with information on licensing usage terms and fees,  prepare licensing contracts, and record and route payments received
*         Prepare original materials for digitization, including retrieving requested collection materials, checking rights status, and generating caption, credit line, and other descriptive and administrative metadata
*         Ensure that original collection materials are handled appropriately and returned to appropriate storage locations following reproduction
*         Maintain physical files of reproduction negatives, slides, and transparencies
*         Utilizing digital asset management system, enhance, verify, and create accurate descriptive and administrative metadata for digital objects following national and local metadata/cataloging protocols and procedures
*         Maintain databases and other systems for documenting service activities and tracking order status and payments
*         Lift, carry, and otherwise move boxes or objects weighing up to 25 pounds
*         Create a team spirit and enhance communication within the Collections Department so that staff members will work collaboratively and in a supportive manner across departmental and functional area boundaries
*         Contribute to and promote a positive culture at CHM by demonstrating the values of CHM in their interactions with colleagues, external partners, and all audiences and through the products developed and services delivered

OTHER DUTIES
*         Other duties as assigned

For information on qualifications required and applications instructions, please go to: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10414781

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