Photo Digitization Specialist

Photo Digitization / Scanning Specialist (Part-Time) Photo Archivers | Columbia, MD | In-person | $20–23/hour

Photo Archivers helps families and small businesses organize, digitize, and preserve their photo collections using archival best practices — no traditional scanners, we shoot everything on with high resolution cameras and a copy stand. We're a small, close-knit team looking for someone with real photography skills who wants meaningful work and to grow with us long-term.

What you'll do:

• Digitize prints, negatives, slides, and other materials via copy stand photography
• Post-process images in Adobe Lightroom (editing, cropping, metadata)
• Help prep and organize printed photo collections for digitization
• Manage client files and project tracking in ClickUp
• Collaborate closely with a small team on day-to-day workflow

What we're looking for:

• Solid photography skills — comfortable with manual camera settings, aperture, lighting
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom required
• Experience working on a team; strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with Mac OS and basic tech troubleshooting
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable standing/sitting for extended periods, and working in low light for copy stand work

Schedule: 21–30 hrs/week, 3 consecutive days Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM (extra days possible) Note: No health benefits or PTO at this time; schedule flexibility offered instead.

This is in-person only — all client materials stay on-site in our Columbia, MD studio.

Interested applicants should follow this link to start the process: https://photoarchivers.com/join-PA. This will trigger an email that leads you through the application process.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• This is a part-time position and does not include healthcare benefits. Does that meet your requirements?
• This is an in-person, part-time position. Are you available to work 3 consecutive days per week (Mon-Thursday) between the hours of 9am-4pm?
• Are you looking for a long-term, part-time position?
• What is the longest length of time (in months) you’ve stayed in a single role or position?

Experience:

• Adobe Lightroom Classic: 1 year (Preferred)
• paid, academic, or production DSLR camera: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MD 21045 (Required)

Work Location: In person