Part-Time Technologist C, Photography

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day Summer Workweek

FIT Tuition Exemption Program

Retirement Plans

Health Care Plan

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY seeks a part-time Technologist to ensure safety in studios and assist with equipment, darkroom, and computer labs. You will work with faculty and students, providing orientations and technical help while maintaining facilities and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating specialized gear, updating equipment software, and supporting open studio hours. Experience with photography facilities and related software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution, plus related photographic experience; OR Associates' degree with 5 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage.
• Conduct orientations for students using photography facilities and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Respond to questions concerning equipment and material use during classroom or lab sessions.
• Set up and operate media equipment (e.g., digital projectors) for classroom and lab sessions.
• Facilitate open studio operations and guide student workers as needed.
• Prepare, operate and maintain complex, specialized equipment and materials.
• Maintain department classrooms, darkroom and computer labs for safety and usefulness.
• Create clear, accurate technical documentation and signage for labs and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of post-secondary education; OR Associates' degree

Tools

Mac Platform

Photoshop

Lightroom

Capture One

Strobe lighting

Job description

Job Description: Reporting to the Technician Coordinator of the School of Art and Design, the Technologist ensures standard safety regulations are followed in the studios and enforces established safety practices. Assist with specialist software and equipment in designated areas. Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage.

Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Sep 14 2026 Job Description: Reporting to the Technician Coordinator of the School of Art and Design, the Technologist ensures standard safety regulations are followed in the studios and enforces established safety practices. Assist with specialist software and equipment in designated areas. Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage.

Essential Functions

Faculty & Student Support

• Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage. Assist faculty in the preparation and organization of course materials and equipment needed for classroom demonstrations. Provide individual darkroom instruction to students based on assessment of students' needs and abilities.
• Conduct orientations for students using photography facilities that are not currently in photo classes and provide technical assistance as needed
• Respond to questions concerning equipment/material use during classroom and/or laboratory sessions. Set up and operate media equipment - (such as digital projectors), and materials for classroom and or lab sessions.
• Facilitate and organize student use of classrooms during open studio hours according to the open studio policies set forth by the photography department.
• Provide guidance to student workers as additional support.

Equipment & Facility Operations

• Prepare, operate and maintain complex, specialized, and highly technical equipment and materials.
• Maintain department classrooms, darkroom and computer labs ensuring their safeness and usefulness.
• Work with other technicians on the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and continuous operation of a variety of equipment and stay current with relevant technology and developments.
• Research and recommend upgrades for photographic equipment and related media and software.

Equipment Management, Inventory & Documentation

• Participate in peer-to-peer trainings and skills sharing with other technicians.
• Become proficient in equipment management software within the first 3 months of employment. Maintain, troubleshoot and update the equipment management software as needed. Provide support for tool checkout, inventory, and organization, which includes, but not limited to data entry and updates of qualifying students. and faculties who are able to check out equipment.
• Create clear, accurate, user-friendly technical documentation, signage, and instructions for labs and equipment.

Safety & Supplies

• Communicate and coordinate with the office of Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proper procedure and protocols are established and initiated.
• Maintain, store, deliver and replenish darkroom chemistry equipment/materials as required.
• Maintain MSDS safety sheets for chemicals in the department.
• Facilitate the purchase of necessary darkroom supplies, including but not limited to chemistry. Provide the proper purchase information/paperwork to the department coordinator to expedite purchases.
• Work with Department Coordinator to purchase equipment and supplies for the department.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adapt to changes in the work environment, meet deadlines and adjusting approach and prioritizing competing demands.
• Attend scheduled meetings and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; OR
• 4 years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution, including related coursework in the subject area, plus 3 years of related photographic experience; OR
• Associates' degree or 2 years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution, plus 5 years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with traditional darkroom labs and related equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be proficient in the use of:
• Film and digital cameras, all formats
• Mac Platform
• Photoshop, lightroom, Capture One and other relevant photographic/ capture software
• Strobe and continuous lighting equipment
• Ability and desire to learn, adapt and keep current with evolving industry specific techniques and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate instructions, methods and techniques succinctly.

Additional Information

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $40.44 per hour.

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $40.44 per hour with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after 18 months of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-Sun, 25 hours per week, 32 weeks per year, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department and classes.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at [phone].

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.