Photography Lab & Equipment Coordinator

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Photography Coordinator role in Cambridge, MA. The position supports AFVS and FVS courses, manages department photography resources, and coordinates with faculty and staff to enable student projects.

On-site, 20 hours per week, reporting to the Studio Manager. Requires a BFA or equivalent and 3+ years in digital photography workflows; darkroom experience preferred. Visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital photography and workflows.
• Experience with darkroom technology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage camera inventory.
• Be available during established hours for equipment checkout.
• Maintain photographic equipment and cameras.
• Oversee photography labs; keep them up to date and ready to use.
• Problem-solve classroom issues.
• Orient visiting faculty and teaching assistants to photography resources.
• Collaborate with faculty to display student work at end of semester Open Studio.
• Recommend and manage equipment purchases within budget.
• Perform activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Digital photography workflows

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent

Tools

Dark room technology

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Photography Coordinator role in Cambridge, MA. The position supports AFVS and FVS courses, manages department photography resources, and coordinates with faculty and staff to enable student projects.

On-site, 20 hours per week, reporting to the Studio Manager. Requires a BFA or equivalent and 3+ years in digital photography workflows; darkroom experience preferred. Visa sponsorship not available.