Photography Technician
Photography Technician
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ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationallyrenowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs including Oregons topranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a highvalue and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health dental life insurance retirement substantial paid time off tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette please contact our HR Department or call us at.
PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN
The Photo Technician assists the Photography Department with equipment inventory and management lighting studio and darkroom maintenance supplies orders and distribution as well as other needs related to the department faculty and student resources. The Photo Technician works with the Technology Department equipment checkout system to maintain photography gear repair and conduct inventory as needed. In collaboration with the Department Head of Photography the Photo Technician also works to generate content for the website page for Photography.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain photography equipment suggesting upgrades making repairs as needed and working on inventory.
Monitor usage maintain inventory and mix chemistry for the darkroom.
Work with the Department Head of Photography to purchase supplies for the department arranging for pickup or delivery as needed.
Research and recommend upgrades for photographic equipment for the darkroom lighting studio and Technology checkout.
Maintain equipment and oversee use of the Lighting Studio working with students for access and training as needed.
Perform repairs and routine preventive maintenance on photography equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
Organize and oversee cleanliness of photo facilities.
Work with Department Head to stay within budget and track purchases finding the most cost effective supplies.
Assist with installation of student work for department exhibitions and hallway displays.
Conduct orientations for students using photography facilities that are not currently in photo classes and provide technical assistance as needed.
Work with Department Head to generate content for the website page for the Photography Dept.
Collaborate with Technology Department the Media Arts Technician and other academic departments on projects sharing resources and supporting equipment needs for curricular activity at PNCA.
Represent PNCA at all times in an ethical and professional manner.
Research innovative technology and assess peer and aspirant institutions related to Academic Technology best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Customer service experience within a corporate or education setting.
Advanced knowledge of photographic camera systems: large format medium format and digital.
Advanced knowledge of photographic practices and use of a professional photography studio.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
12 years experience working in higher education equipment checkout or service center.
Personal creative practice associated with photography.
Typical Work Schedule
Monday Friday 20 hours/week.
Occasional work on evening and weekends may be necessary.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Able to lift fragile items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Salary: $18.22/ hour
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the My Experience section labeled Resume:
Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly supportive and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments listed at the bottom of the page must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
