WORK STUDY - PHOTO LAB ASSISTANT

International Center of Photography; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

International Center of Photography (ICP) is seeking a part-time Photo Lab Assistant for the academic term. The role supports students, faculty, and staff using analog and digital lab facilities, offering hands-on experience with photographic equipment, software, darkroom processes, and customer support.

The position emphasizes learning opportunities within a student-driven work-study program, with shifts on weekdays and some weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Ideal qualification: interest in photography and photographic processes.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Comfort learning technical equipment and software.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and track lab equipment and supplies.
• Assist users with printers, scanners, software, and lab resources.
• Support darkroom and digital lab operations.
• Maintain equipment and workspaces.
• Provide customer service and troubleshooting support.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Collaborative work

Education

Enrollment in OYC program

Tools

Printers

Scanners

Lab software

Darkroom equipment

Job description

Description

Department

Photo Lab

Supervisor

Larson Harley, School Facilities & Photo Lab Manager

Duration

Academic Term

Availability

Weekday shifts between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM or 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Weekend shifts available between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.

Position Summary

The Photo Lab Assistant supports students, faculty, and staff using ICP's analog and digital lab facilities. Students will gain hands-on experience with photographic equipment, software, darkroom processes, and customer support.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Distribute and track lab equipment and supplies
• Assist users with printers, scanners, software, and lab resources
• Support darkroom and digital lab operations
• Maintain equipment and workspaces
• Provide customer service and troubleshooting support

Ideal Qualifications

• Interest in photography and photographic processes
• Strong customer service skills
• Comfort learning technical equipment and software
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Eligibility

Only currently enrolled One-Year Certificate (OYC) students are eligible to apply. All applicants will be reviewed by the OYC Program Coordinator to confirm enrollment and eligibility.

After submitting an application, students will be asked to rank their work-study preferences. This information will be used during the placement process.

The International Center of Photography is an Equal Opportunity Employer.