Art Darkroom Studio Assistant 2627

This position is for the full academic year. THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS.

Expected hours of work per week: 10-20

Work Location & Hours: Jackson 114 and darkroom hours are variable

Qualifications for Position:

• Background of darkroom from ART 220 Darkroom Photography
• Will be required to read books and manuals related to the use of the equipment silver processes and experimental photography. Both for an understanding of equipments maintenance and use as well as maintaining safety standards in the lab.
• Knowledge of the photo process of picture taking processing of film and developing prints.
• Ability to keep a schedule and complete tasks on time; help prepare the classroom for teaching and student practice
• Responsible problem solver because this job requires a high degree of responsibility in maintaining expensive equipment as well as anticipation of problems and finding solutions to problems.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning: building and equipment.
• Mixing chemicals
• Organizing and maintaining studio space.
• Assist faculty set up for demonstrations lectures and classes (ie. developing film and prints etc.)

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

• Career & Self-Development including organizing and prioritizing time.
• Communication in the form of email and oral exchange.
• Critical Thinking in the form of creating solutions and being proactive with tasks.
• Global Literacy displayed by researching artists and artworks from diverse cultures.
• Leadership through service and working with other department members.
• Professionalism by being punctual and dependable with the tasks at hand.
• Teamwork including working outside of the 2D studio with other art student workers.
• Technology use of the Google suite and PowerPoint.

Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)

The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

• Do good work. (Service Diligence Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness Diligence Resourcefulness Enterprising Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service Diligence Integrity Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Makes suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness Enterprising and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity Faithfulness)
• Attend chapel services at least once per week on average. (Integrity Faithfulness)

Work Environment

This job operates in a studio lab environment. This role routinely uses standard photography equipment.

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly

Required Experience:

Junior IC