Mori Associates Hiring for Imagery Cataloger – NASA (TEMP) at Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

This position is a temporary role and expected top last until 3/31/23

Imagery Cataloger

This position supports work in the Multimedia Repositories. The individual will be viewing ISS downlinked imagery and capturing basic metadata into the media asset management tool, Dalet, and JSC’s Imagery Online (IO) database. Accuracy, organization, high productivity, timely execution of duties and independence are essential in this position.

Duties:
This position will be responsible for the following:
Cataloging NASA manned spaceflight downlinked imagery, primarily International Space Station (ISS) related imagery, both archived and in real-time into the media asset management system, Dalet, for moving imagery and IO for still imagery.

Researching customer requests using various databases developed internally at Johnson Space Center (JSC), various external sources, and subject matter experts within Library and Television & Photo Operations.

Providing customer assistance in locating imagery in digital and/or physical mediums and assisting them on how to obtain imagery products.

Assisting with other departmental tasks, special projects, and other assigned duties as determined at the discretion of the Lead and in accordance with business needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Excellent knowledge of computerized cataloging and related databases.

Ability to effectively and efficiently use a computer.

Excellent typing and keyboarding skills; a minimum 40 wpm.

Excellent attention to detail; must be able to concentrate on detailed information over an extended period of time.

Ability to consistently apply established metadata into the appropriate database with little or no error.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Ability to embrace customer service and a team work environment.

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows 7 or greater.

Proven skills with writing, research, and communication.

Time management skills; ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Basic understanding of NASA, JSC, and the International Space Station (ISS).

Desired Experience:
Extensive knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS human spaceflight mission.

Working knowledge of media asset management systems, metadata principles, and basic asset management.

Experience with MS Access.

Representative performance Expectations, include but are not limited to:

Cataloging requires the use of a keyboard, to type metadata into records and perform searches within the appropriate computer systems, and a mouse, to manipulate various functions within the software being used. The ability to type and manipulate a mouse are the most basic requirements for this job.

Catalogers have a variety of tools to help them stay current on activities occurring or imminent on the ISS as well as to help determine what happened onboard recently. Catalogers are expected to utilize these tools on a daily basis in their cataloging duties.

Catalogers also may help out with research requests from time to time as well as provide ISS identification assistance for any customers or Multimedia colleagues. Catalogers are regularly asked for assistance from colleagues in Mission Video or the Photo Lab in identifying shots on the ISS both interior and exterior.

Education:
Students working towards a Master’s in Library and/or Information Science (MLS/MLIS)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Mori Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.