Photography & 2D Art Studio Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking a part-time Photography / 2D Art Studio Lab Assistant to support studios, digital labs, and darkrooms. You will help maintain safe, clean, and functional spaces, assist faculty with studio prep, equipment checkout, and open lab scheduling, while guiding students with non-instructional support.

This position requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), hands-on experience with photo/video gear, and willingness to learn college systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred in photography.
• Experience with multiple photography and videography equipment.
• Experience in professional studio environment.
• Knowledge of safety practices in studio environment.
• Experience with 2-D art studio operations, materials and safe practices.
• Experience with inkjet printing for photography.
• Ability and willingness to complete required safety and equipment training.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and recognize when a situation should be referred to faculty or a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support the photography and 2-D program studios, digital labs and darkrooms.
• Ensure the smooth functionality of program equipment through inventory management, handling of student checkouts, basic equipment upkeep and occasional cleaning.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment-heavy studio demonstrations.
• Assist students working in the digital labs and studios with non-instructional support.
• Update faculty on facility operations and alert them to any pressing needs and concerns.
• Coordinate with faculty, departmental APSS and student workers to ensure the proper staffing of open lab times and to ensure best practices are followed.
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Skills

DSLR cameras

Mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

Tripods & stabilizers

Camera sliders

Professional audio

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Illustrator

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking a part-time Photography / 2D Art Studio Lab Assistant to support studios, digital labs, and darkrooms. You will help maintain safe, clean, and functional spaces, assist faculty with studio prep, equipment checkout, and open lab scheduling, while guiding students with non-instructional support.

This position requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), hands-on experience with photo/video gear, and willingness to learn college systems.