Federal Work Study - Photography Lab Assistants

East Carolina University Portal; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking several Photography Lab Assistants to maintain the Photography area lab and studio spaces and fulfill duties such as setting up spaces, monitoring safe use of tools and equipment, and keeping labs clean on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include refilling chemistry, changing inks, assisting with equipment checkout/in, helping students with printing/framing, and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• GPA requirement of at least 2.0 to qualify.
• Photography students are preferred for this on-campus position.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the lab for class use.
• Monitor labs to ensure safe use of tools and equipment.
• Keep lab spaces (darkroom, alt processes, film processing, digital lab, finishing room, lighting studio) clean daily.
• Refill chemistry, change inks, and organize supplies as needed.
• Assist with equipment check-out and check-in in the lighting studio.
• Assist students with printing, framing, and related tasks.
• Report any issues or repairs promptly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Lab maintenance

Student support

Photography equipment handling

Education

GPA 2.0 minimum

Photography students preferred

Tools

Photography lab equipment

Darkroom processes

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number 08429

Position Number

Position Number 08429

Student Job Category

Position Location

Position Location On-campus

City

State

State NC

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $10.00 - $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status

FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No

Job Description

ECU School of Art and Design is currently seeking several Photography Lab Assistants to maintain the Photography area lab and studio spaces and fulfill the following duties:

• Making sure the area is set up and ready for students.
• Monitoring the labs and making sure that students that are working are using the tools and equipment in a safe manor.
• Keeping lab/studio spaces (darkroom, alt process, film processing, digital lab, finishing room, and lighting studio) clean and tidy on daily basis.
• Refilling chemistry, changing inks, and organizing supplies as needed.
• Assisting with equipment in the lighting studio, check out and checking in.
• Assisting students with printing, framing, and other tasks as appropriate.
• Reporting any issues or necessary repairs.

Hours and times to be determined by professor and student. Weekend and evening hours are needed.

GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0

Photography students are preferred.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form online.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS , students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from our duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed‑upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.

ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail] . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online).
  • Yes
  • No