Book Arts Press Manager

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Press Manager for the Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP). This full-time OPS position oversees daily operations, maintains equipment including Vandercook Proof Presses, and collaborates with a diverse team of students, interns, artists, and scholars on artist book projects. The role also involves producing editions, coordinating visits, and managing web presence and archives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years experience.
• Skilled letterpress printer and binder proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Candidate should be interested in contemporary tools such as laser cutting, CNC routing, and 3D printing.
• Ability to run, manage, and maintain printing press and binding equipment, including Vandercook Proof Presses.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP).
• Maintain equipment, including Vandercook Proof Presses.
• Manage and supervise students and interns.
• Oversee and produce SCAP editions, including binding and printing.
• Assist with coordinating artists visits, including pre and post-planning.
• Assist with web presence and social media for SCAP.
• Assist with SCAP archive.
• Other activities related to the daily operations of SCAP.

Skills

Letterpress printing

Binder proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite

Laser cutting interest

CNC routing interest

3D printing interest

Printer maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Vandercook Proof Presses

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Press Manager for the Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP). This full-time OPS position oversees daily operations, maintains equipment including Vandercook Proof Presses, and collaborates with a diverse team of students, interns, artists, and scholars on artist book projects. The role also involves producing editions, coordinating visits, and managing web presence and archives.