Film Restoration Project Coordinator

Library of Congress • Culpeper, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Film Restoration Project Coordinator serves in the Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services, at the Library of Congress in Culpeper, Virginia. The role uses expertise in motion picture preservation and restoration and film history to coordinate and facilitate digital film and photochemical restoration projects. Working independently and with division, IT, digital film, and photochemical experts, the coordinator manages restoration workflows, project documentation, presentations, and access to completed projects.

The coordinator identifies and assesses film and potential restoration sources, researches catalogs and databases, evaluates analog and digital materials, and determines appropriate restoration paths. The position develops and recommends project plans, establishes timelines, monitors progress and milestones, and communicates updates to stakeholders. It also collaborates with internal and external partners, serves as a primary liaison on assigned projects, helps resolve project issues, contributes to standards and guidance, and shares information through meetings, workshops, conferences, and presentations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of digital and photochemical film restoration project execution.
• Knowledge of film restoration planning, recommendations, and implementation.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis and make recommendations for digital or photochemical restoration projects.
• Ability to collaborate and provide consultation on digital and photochemical film preservation projects.
• Ability to perform project management functions related to film restoration.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to perform the duties without more than normal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital film restoration projects independently.
• Create and assess digital files created from various sources.
• Coordinate and direct others' work on specific tasks as needed to complete restoration projects.
• Determine the best sources for restoration projects.
• Create logs, notes, and other documentation to ensure the appropriate restoration path is followed.
• Provide regular project progress updates to NAVCC stakeholders.
• Analyze workflow processes, deliverables, and milestones to ensure industry standards are met and projects are completed on schedule.
• Identify films for restoration and conduct film assessment surveys to plan restoration projects.
• Research, organize, develop, and recommend plans for specific film restoration projects.
• Research catalogs and databases to identify potential film sources and related information.
• Assess and evaluate analog and digital sources to develop restoration paths that follow established standards.
• Communicate with cultural institutions to identify additional potential restoration sources.
• Provide input and direction that shape the character and nature of projects.
• Monitor projects from conception through development, production, and introduction to the intended audience, making recommendations as needed.
• Develop, coordinate, or manage courses of action and methods to support, design, and implement restoration projects in the incumbent's subject specialization.
• Establish project timelines and collaborate with NAVCC stakeholders and outside agencies to deploy and complete projects.
• Participate in preparing documentation for digital restoration projects.
• Research, analyze, identify, and resolve moderately difficult program issues affecting project initiatives.
• Recommend and coordinate resolutions and improvements for challenging agency projects.
• Assist in developing guidance for resolving issues affecting digital restoration projects.
• Analyze and participate in drafting recommendations for guidelines, standards, and mechanisms to identify digital project priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues on moving image digital projects to meet project goals.
• Serve as a primary NAVCC liaison on assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain professional contacts and cooperative work relationships with Library staff, project partners, and contractors to exchange information and expertise.
• Explain information to groups and individuals with varying levels of subject knowledge.
• Attend and present at workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in moving image preservation or related fields for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• The Library may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans, subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed