Creative Lab Assistant - Graphic Design & Photo, Part-Time

oaktonstudentemployee; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College in Skokie hosts a Student Lab Assistant role to support photography and graphic design labs. You will handle equipment, manage printers, and assist instructors and students with technical needs.

The position is 15-20 hours per week with a fixed schedule from July 2026 to May 2027, with potential renewal. Applicants must be Oakton students enrolled in at least six credits and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each fall and spring semester.
• Basic photography and graphic design fundamentals.
• Good communication skills to assist instructors and peers.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• GPA of 2.0 at Oakton College or first semester at Oakton.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the lab.
• Maintenance tasks and ink replacement in printers.
• Keeping labs clean and tidy.
• Assisting instructors and students with technical issues.
• Set up and collapse equipment.

Skills

Adobe Suite basics

Mac & PC proficiency

Darkroom process

Communication skills

Education

Oakton College student

Tools

Printers maintenance

Job description

Oakton College in Skokie hosts a Student Lab Assistant role to support photography and graphic design labs. You will handle equipment, manage printers, and assist instructors and students with technical needs.

The position is 15-20 hours per week with a fixed schedule from July 2026 to May 2027, with potential renewal. Applicants must be Oakton students enrolled in at least six credits and be eligible to work in the United States.