This is a full-time position with the Curator's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 06/11/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Curator's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 06/11/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
depending upon qualifications
The Photography Assistant is responsible for a broad range of activities that support the day-to-day management of the Photography department in the Curator's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Photography Assistant assists the Court Photographer with all aspects of photography assignments from scheduling, setting up equipment, post-production work, and distribution of images. The incumbent serves as an alternate photographer, and assists with photography assignments requiring multiple photographers. The incumbent works in conjunction with the Court Photographer and Collections Management team to provide access to the Supreme Court's image collection. The incumbent serves as primary contact for receipt, tracking, and processing of internal and external requests for images. These activities include responding to and scheduling requests for photographic services, preparation and management of paper and electronic photography records, and maintaining the integrity of databases used for the management and retrieval of digital assets. Some flexibility of hours is required because of occasional evening and weekend events and projects.
One to three years of experience as a digital photographer in a museum, gallery, or similar setting OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience directly related to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities of this position is required. The position requires discretion, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills.
The knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position are:
A college degree is required, with studio photography or photojournalism emphasis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12740364
The following documents are required:
You must upload the cover letter, resume, and a porfolio. These documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 06/11/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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