Studio Lab Assistant — Photo & 2D Art (Part-time)

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Onsite gym membership

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks a part-time Photography / 2D Art Studio Lab Assistant to support studios, digital labs and darkrooms. You will help prep, checkout equipment, schedule labs and assist students with non-instructional support while maintaining safety and organization.

The role involves assisting faculty, coordinating with student workers, and ensuring timely set-up for open studio times. Requires experience with photography gear and studio safety; evenings/weekends possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple types of photography and videography equipment.
• Experience working in a professional studio environment.
• Knowledge of safety practices in a studio environment.
• Experience with 2-D art studio operations and materials.
• Experience with inkjet printing for photography.
• Experience with analog black and white film photography.
• Ability to complete required safety and equipment training.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the photography and 2-D program studios, digital labs and darkrooms.
• Ensure the smooth functionality of program equipment through inventory management, handling of student checkouts, basic equipment upkeep and occasional cleaning.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment-heavy studio demonstrations.
• Assist students working in the digital labs and studios with non-instructional support.
• Update faculty on facility operations and alert them to any pressing needs and concerns.
• Coordinate with faculty, departmental APSS and student workers to ensure proper staffing of open lab times and best practices.
• Follow College policy on FERPA.

Skills

DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

Equipment handling

Inkjet printing

Darkroom safety

Film photography

Safety training

Communication skills

Organization skills

Gmail/Google Sheets/Docs

Canvas

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Illustrator

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College seeks a part-time Photography / 2D Art Studio Lab Assistant to support studios, digital labs and darkrooms. You will help prep, checkout equipment, schedule labs and assist students with non-instructional support while maintaining safety and organization.

The role involves assisting faculty, coordinating with student workers, and ensuring timely set-up for open studio times. Requires experience with photography gear and studio safety; evenings/weekends possible.