Photography Lab Assistant - Darkroom & Digital Lab Mentor

Tompkins Cortland; Town of Dryden (NY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College seeks a part-time photography assistant to oversee the darkroom and digital lab areas on the main campus in Dryden, NY. The role involves handling chemistry for film and print development while guiding students and faculty in safe, productive practice.

The ideal candidate should have completed Art 111, Photography I (Art 212 a plus), with a solid grasp of photography techniques and reliable, punctual communication.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in or have completed Art 111, Photography I; Art 212 is a plus.
• Strong grasp of basic photography technique, including developing film and making darkroom prints.
• Candidate must be reliable, punctual, have good communication skills, and work well with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the photography darkroom and digital lab areas.
• Mix and clean up chemistry for film and print development.
• Interact with students and help them work in a safe and productive manner.
• Circulate frequently between the darkroom and the digital lab.
• Keep the facilities clean and orderly.
• Work independently but communicate frequently in person and by email with the Chair of Photography.

Skills

Photography basics

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Art 111, Photography I

Art 212, Intro to Digital Photography

Job description

Tompkins Cortland Community College seeks a part-time photography assistant to oversee the darkroom and digital lab areas on the main campus in Dryden, NY. The role involves handling chemistry for film and print development while guiding students and faculty in safe, productive practice.

The ideal candidate should have completed Art 111, Photography I (Art 212 a plus), with a solid grasp of photography techniques and reliable, punctual communication.