The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) seeks a dedicated, proactive Image Processing Operator to support its digitization and image-processing work. This part-time role is ideal for a self-motivated individual passionate about historic preservation and digital content.
About the NYG&B
Founded in 1869, the NYG&B is the oldest and largest genealogical organization in the state of New York and actively works to preserve, record, and share the stories of New York families. The NYG&B serves thousands of members across the United States through its website, newyorkfamilyhistory.org, publications, and programs. Digitize New York is a key initiative of the NYG&B and includes three Digitization Centers across the state: New York City (opened 2022), Syracuse (opened 2024), and Buffalo (opened 2025).
Position Overview
The Part-Time Image Processing Operator carries out image processing of scanned material at the direction of Manager, Digital Collections, within the NYG&B’s New York City Digitization Center. The position works with a core element of the NYG&B’s mission: to preserve and make accessible physical collections of historical material from across New York state.
This in-person, part-time position requires the physical presence of the Operator at the New York City Digitization Center, located in Midtown, Manhattan for up to 16 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control and basic edits on large batches of archival images using LIMB image processing software.
- Review and apply standard image adjustments as needed, including crop/framing, rotation, deskew, brightness/contrast, and other corrections.
- Follow file naming conventions and file saving paths according to project specifications.
- Maintain a log of progress, including batches completed, settings used (when relevant), and any quality concerns.
- Flag and report quality issues and inconsistencies and issues to the Digitization Team as they arise.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and an efficient, accurate approach to editing image files.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in LIMB or comparable batch image-processing tools as well as experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, and/or CaptureOne (strongly preferred).
- Demonstrated capability to learn new software quickly and comfortable performing repetitive, high-accuracy, detailed work for sustained periods.
- Understands core digital image concepts (resolution, cropping, rotation, compression).
- An interest in genealogy, archives, libraries, or cultural heritage organizations is beneficial but not required.
Compensation
- $18-22 hourly for a maximum of 16 hours a week
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to adminaccounts@nygbs.org. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.