Technician I, Photography & Media

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson County Community College invites applications for a Technician I, Photography & Media in Overland Park. This part-time, non-exempt role provides routine technical and lab support under supervision in the Photography, Film, and Media Studies Department studios and equipment check in/out room.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, operations, safety, and gallery exhibition support, plus basic student and staff technical assistance across analog, digital, and computer studios.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required for baseline qualification.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds as part of studio operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance to students, faculty and staff in analog, digital, and computer studios.
• Respond to routine questions and issues related to studio equipment and facilities.
• Assist with setup, operation and cleanup of studios, laboratories, and instructional spaces.
• Support day-to-day studio and lab activities to ensure readiness for instructional use.
• Track consumable supplies and report low inventory levels to supervisory staff.
• Assist with organization and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Support checkout and check-in of equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic care of equipment including cameras, printers, enlargers, lighting, and sound gear.
• Follow established safety procedures and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues.
• Assist with installation and deinstallation of gallery exhibitions.

Skills

Technical support

Customer assistance

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associates of Fine Arts coursework

Tools

Cameras

Printers

Enlargers

Lighting

Sound gear

Job description

Position: Technician I, Photography & Media. Department: Academic Affairs. Type of Position: Part-time Temporary. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week. Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No. Starting Salary Range: $16.68 - $21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary

The Photograph & Media Technician I position supports JCCC mission by providing routine technical and laboratory support under supervision and in compliance to established procedures in the Photography, Film, and Media Studies Department studios and equipment check in/out room. This position also provides support for the Fine Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts and Design Studios building.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, & pull 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates of Fine Arts degree or coursework in Fine Arts, Photography, Film/Media, or related field.

Position Details Include But Are Not Limited To

• Technical Support & Customer Assistance:
  • Provide basic technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff in analog, digital, and computer studios.
  • Respond to routine questions and issues related to studio equipment and facilities.
• Studio & Laboratory Operations:
  • Assist with setup, operation, and cleanup of studios, laboratories, and instructional spaces.
  • Support day-to-day studio and lab activities to ensure readiness for instructional use.
  • Track consumable supplies and materials and report low inventory levels to supervisory staff.
  • Assist with organization and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Equipment Handling & Maintenance:
  • Support checkout and check-in of equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic care of equipment including cameras, printers, enlargers, lighting, and sound gear.
• Safety & Exhibition Support:
  • Follow established safety procedures and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues.
  • Assist with installation and deinstallation of gallery exhibitions.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits Category

For Part‑time partial employees have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year.

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Disclosure

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [e-mail].