Josh, my advice would be to find out more about the director, in particular whether this is his first feature as well. If so, I would stay away.
If he's made other features, I'd jump at the opportunity.
I am speaking from experience. When I shot my first short film in 35mm, it was the DP's first, as well, and the project nearly ended in disaster. At any rate, very different from what I had wanted. And bitter feelings allround.
So, as a director, if I want to tackle something I've never done before, I shall now always choose a DP who has done it.
I would imaging that this is also true the other way around.