Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Corcoran Studio Arts Lighting Studio and Checkout operations seek a student lab assistant to help manage reservations, provide hands-on support, and handle print service tasks for student projects.

Responsibilities include monitoring reservations, assisting in studio operations, and coordinating equipment checkouts. Training will be provided for an entry-level candidate in a busy academic environment.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position with little to no experience required and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide access to reservations in the Lighting Studio.
• Assist with troubleshooting and hands-on support.
• Change large seamless backdrops as needed.
• Coordinate equipment from multiple departments and manage sign-outs.
• Support the print service bureau between reservations and printer operations.

Skills

Entry level

Organized

Detail-oriented

People skills

Attention to detail

Photographic lighting knowledge

Tools

Digital cameras

Lighting equipment

PaperCut

Job description

Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.

Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.

If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Position Title Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 8

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 18.40

Division/School

Division/School Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name

Department Name 627206 CORCORAN SCHOOL STUDIO ARTS

Department Bio

The Corcoran Studio Arts Lighting Studio + Checkout are located at the Flagg Building – 500 17th ST NW. This studio primarily supports photography and studio arts students.

Position Specific Summary

This position supports the Corcoran lighting studio, Flagg equipment checkout, and the print service bureau.

Lighting Studio

• Monitor and provide access to reservations
• Hands on assistance and trouble-shooting
• Change large seamless backdrops

Equipment Checkout

• Equipment from various departments located in B-117
• Utilize web checkout system
• Track and maintain inventory
• Gear checkouts for students/faculty/and staff

Print Service Bureau

• Between reservations support the print service bureau
• Utilize PaperCut to print wide format student projects
• B-137

Standard Position Description

The student will perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies and stocks/inventory. Tasks may include: assisting in specific projects being completed in the lab, cleaning equipment, assisting and monitoring lab usage. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Communication, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technicians should be organized, fastidious, detail-oriented, and have excellent people skills.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.
• General working knowledge of digital cameras and experience with photographic lighting is preferred but not required.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/19/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/31/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you available to work evenings (5 pm or later)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please indicate your weekly availability for the upcoming semester: (Open Ended Question)
• Describe how you meet the qualifications listed in the "Preferred Qualifications" section. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents