Specialist II, Visual Art & Design, Printmaking (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Garden City (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement account options

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Utah is seeking a Print Lab Assistant to support faculty and students. Responsibilities include helping with lab equipment, assisting students in printing, maintaining a clean work environment, and performing various tasks assigned by faculty. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in customer service, and some familiarity with printmaking techniques. This is a great opportunity to join a college committed to diversity and quality education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in an office or customer service setting.
• Some experience with printmaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with printing and maintain cleanliness in the Print Lab.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and students.
• Use printing equipment and assist with student logins.
• Maintain organized lab areas and report facility issues.

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Provide support for faculty and students in the Print Lab through assisting with lab equipment, materials, printmaking supplies, etc. Main responsibilities will include assisting students in printing, maintaining a clean working environment in lab, assisting faculty with miscellaneous tasks relating to classroom experience and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Communicating effectively through oral and written communication
• Creating and maintaining Open Lab sign‑in sheet
• Using paper cutters, printing press, and other lab equipment
• Assisting with student login of computers if needed
• Maintaining/straightening assigned art classrooms/labs
• Reporting general Visual Art & Design facility problems
• Being capable and available to assist students with design
• Assist in various hand‑pulled printmaking methods
• Maintaining and managing lab and workroom areas
• Keeping lab areas clean and well organized
• Being punctual and in attendance at work when scheduled
• Notifying Print Lab instructors when not able to be in attendance at the regularly scheduled day/time
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience working in an office and/or customer service setting.
• Some experience with printmaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additive and Reductive Monoprints
• Collagraph
• Photopolymer
• Dry point
• Relief / Linocut
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop
• Ability to operate Riso printer

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.