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The role also supports digitization initiatives, updates collection metadata within archival and photographic management systems, develops exhibits and educational displays, conducts tours, and ...

The role also supports digitization initiatives, updates collection metadata within archival and photographic management systems, develops exhibits and educational displays, conducts tours, and ...

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How much do photography archive jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for photography archive in the United States is $62,338.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a photography archive?

A Photography Archive job involves managing, organizing, and preserving photographic assets for institutions, businesses, or individuals. Responsibilities often include cataloging images, maintaining digital and physical archives, ensuring metadata accuracy, and implementing proper storage techniques. Professionals in this role may also assist with research, digitization, and licensing requests. The goal is to maintain an accessible, searchable, and well-preserved collection of photographs for historical, commercial, or artistic purposes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a photography archive?

In a Photography Archive role, your daily responsibilities may include cataloging and digitizing photographs, organizing and maintaining both digital and physical collections, and ensuring that all items are properly described and preserved according to archival standards. You will often respond to research requests, assist internal teams in locating specific images, and manage the accession and deaccession processes. Collaboration with other archivists, curators, or digital asset teams is common, especially when planning exhibitions or developing new systems for collection management. You may also help implement preservation strategies to protect materials from deterioration. This role combines hands-on archival work with ongoing administrative and research support to ensure the accessibility and longevity of photographic assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a photography archive, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Photography Archive role, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of photographic formats, preservation techniques, and metadata standards, often supported by a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, cataloging software, and basic photo editing tools is typically required, alongside certifications from archival associations. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and an appreciation for teamwork will help you navigate complex collections and collaborate with other departments. These technical and interpersonal skills are critical for preserving, cataloging, and providing access to photographic materials accurately and efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Photography Archive job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,338 per year, or $30 per hour.

Senior Student Associate - Dirck Halstead Photo Archive Intern

Austin, TX • On-site

The University of Texas at Austin
Education • 10K+ employees

$16/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Process collections and answer reference questions under supervision of the Photographs Archivist

  • Create archival quality digital files for EAD finding aids and integrate them into an existing database with metadata

  • Participate in special projects such as web exhibits and learn other aspects of archival enterprise


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title:
Senior Student Associate - Dirck Halstead Photo Archive Intern
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Hiring Department:
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Senior Student Associate, Dirck Halstead Photo Archive Intern, Photography Archives, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply HERE. When applying, in the My Experience section in Workday when asked to please upload your Resume/CV, a letter of interest, and the names of 3 work references with their contact information either as one pdf or all separate but in this same section.
**Your application cannot be considered without all required materials
Purpose
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is a special collections library (200,000 volumes), archive (90,000 linear feet) and museum that facilitates research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.
Internships at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History acquaint participants with its resources, services, and operations, and provide experience with specific projects. The knowledge and experience interns gain enrich their graduate studies and research.
In addition to providing general support for the Briscoe Center resources and services, essential functions of interns include arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections, cataloging and preserving books, working at the reference desk, fabricating exhibitions, and enhancing the Briscoe Center's website.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Photographs Archivist, the intern's primary responsibilities will be to:
  • Process collections and answer reference questions
  • The intern will also be trained to create archival quality digital files for EAD finding aids and to integrate these into an existing database with the appropriate metadata
  • Additional training related to preservation, arrangement, description, and creation of finding aids for archival collections consisting primarily or exclusively of photographic materials will be provided as time permits.
  • Participation in various special projects such as web exhibits and opportunities to learn other aspects of archival enterprise will be scheduled as they become available.

Required Qualifications
  • University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
  • High school graduation or GED and two years full-time equivalent library experience; OR 60 hours college credit and one year full-time equivalent library experience; OR twelve hours of graduate coursework in library and information science
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Regular and punctual attendance
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Ability to lift up to 50-pound boxes during a three- to four-hour period of time

***Must not be in another paid position with the University***
Further information regarding Student Non-Academic Employment, including summer employment enrollment requirements and non-UT Students can be at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in the social sciences or humanities
  • Knowledge of Texas and U. S. history
  • Experience in historical research with primary documents
  • Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques
  • Work experience in special collections, a research center, or archive
  • Graduate coursework in history, history of photography, library science, and/or archives
  • Knowledge of and experience with archival procedures
  • Knowledge of preservation methods, materials, practices, and theories
  • Macintosh and PC experience, including Photoshop, FilemakerPro and other database software
  • Experience producing and organizing both analog and digital photographic images including scanning of reflective and transparent media, and digital assets management

Salary Range
$16.00 per hour. This is a temporary student position and does not carry benefits.
Working Conditions
Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Molds, dust, and other air-borne allergens may be present.
SECURITY SENSITIVE; CONVICTION VERIFICATION CONDUCTED ON APPLICANT SELECTED.
Work Shift
19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00
Available ASAP. Employed on a semester by semester basis.
Schedule to be arranged with supervisor on semester basis.
Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Additional Information
Through stewardship and scholarship, we collect, preserve, and make available documentary and material culture evidence encompassing key themes in Texas and U.S. history. Researchers, students, and the public mine our collections for a wide range of academic, professional, and personal uses. Our collections also inspire our own projects, including books, exhibits, programs, films, and educational materials. The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is an organized research unit and public service component of the University of Texas at Austin.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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