Technician II, Photography & Media

Part-time temporary non-exempt position with a variable schedule averaging 12 hours per week. Starting salary range: $18.63 - $23.84, determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

About the role

The Photography & Media Technician II supports JCCC’s mission by providing moderately complex technical support 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent technical and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff in analog, digital, computer, and shooting studios.
• Instructs users in the operation of fine art and large-format printers, scanners, light tables, and creative software, including Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve.
• Assists with and supports the use of professional analog and digital cameras, cinematic RAW and 6K cameras, steady cams, rigs, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Develops and delivers laboratory and studio demonstrations and instructional materials.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots analog photography laboratories.
• Mixes, monitors, and disposes of photographic chemicals in accordance with environmental health and safety standards.
• Diagnoses and resolves routine and moderately complex technical issues involving printers, cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and software.
• Performs preventative maintenance to ensure equipment functionality and reliability.
• Manages equipment checkout and return processes, ensuring proper documentation and verification of equipment condition.
• Maintains and updates inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Receives, inspects, catalogs, stores, and organizes equipment and materials in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Provides technical and logistical support for Fine Arts Gallery exhibitions, including installation, documentation, and deinstallation.
• Ensures proper handling, tracking, and return of artworks to faculty, artists, and students.
• Enforces safety procedures in studios and laboratories.
• Identifies hazards, implements corrective actions within scope of authority, and reports safety concerns in accordance with institutional policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Fine Arts, Photography, Film/Media, or related field.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses.
• Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.