Technician III, Photography & Media

Position Summary

The Photograph & Media Technician III position supports JCCC mission by providing advanced technical support in Photography, Film, and Media Studies Department studios and equipment check in/out room, exercising judgment in troubleshooting, instruction, and equipment management. This position also provides support for the Fine Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts and Design Studios building.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Photography, Film/Media Production, Digital Media, or a closely related field or Associate’s degree with 4+ years’ experience.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, & pull 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Fine Arts.

Position details include but are not limited to:

Advanced Technical Support & Instruction

• Serve as the primary technical resource for students, faculty, and staff in analog, digital, computer, and shooting studios.
• Provide expert guidance and instruction in the use of fine art and large-format printers, scanners, light tables, Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, and related software.
• Provide advanced support for professional analog and digital cameras, cinematic RAW and 6K cameras, steady cams, rigs, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Develop, standardize, and deliver complex laboratory and studio demonstrations and instructional materials.

Equipment Operations & Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex analog, digital, and new media equipment and workflows.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs for cameras, printers, lighting, sound, and lab equipment.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues, ensuring continuity of instructional and production activities.
• Evaluate, test, and implement new technologies and equipment for department use.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Oversee equipment checkout, returns, and usage documentation for faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and manage departmental assets, including cameras, lighting, sound, printers, and consumables.
• Plan, inspect, catalog, store, and organize new and existing equipment, ensuring proper lifecycle management and readiness.

Laboratory & Safety Compliance

• Lead safety program compliance, including proper handling, mixing, monitoring, and disposal of photographic and film processing chemicals.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to institutional, environmental, and regulatory safety standards.
• Train staff and students on safety procedures and best practices in analog, digital, and shooting studios.

Gallery & Exhibition Support

• Lead technical and logistical support for Fine Arts Gallery exhibitions, including installation, documentation, and deinstallation.
• Oversight handling, tracking, and return of artworks and media, ensuring proper care and accountability.
• Congratulate with faculty and artists to meet exhibition and instructional objectives.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to Technician I/II staff and student assistants.
• Aid in developing departmental procedures, workflows, and technical standards.
• Act as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students for technical needs and studio operations.
• Contribute to long-term planning of studio resources, instructional technologies, and departmental facilities.

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.

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.