Student - Photo Lab Assistant

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
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

Location

Main Campus

230

Hours

• MON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• TUE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• WED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• THU 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• SAT Closed
• SUN Closed

Tompkins Cortland Community College is situated in the scenic and culturally vibrant Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, strategically positioned near major cities such as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The college prides itself on fostering a culturally diverse campus environment, supported by over two decades of robust partnerships with international colleges and universities. This commitment underscores our mission to equip students for engaged citizenship within a global context.

Accredited by both the Board of Regents of The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a range of associate degrees. These programs are designed to cater to both career-oriented paths and liberal arts/sciences programs of study, providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation.

*Please Note: Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must be enrolled in or have completed Art 111, Photography I. It is helpful if candidate has also completed Art 212, Intro to Digital Photography. Candidate should have a strong grasp of basic photography technique including how to develop film and make darkroom prints. Candidate must be reliable, punctual, have good communication skills, and work well with students and faculty.

Job Description:

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.