Job Details

Print, Media, and Design Technician

Position Number: 6369646
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Photography

Print, Media, and Design Technician

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:
The Print, Media and Design Technician will assist with the day-to-day operations of the photography studios, digital print lab, computer graphics lab and equipment checkout (and other makerspaces as needed) on the Oakland campus. This position reports to the Makerspace Manager of Design. They will assist with the installation, maintenance, and instruction for safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery in a digital and analog print setting. This includes manual and digital photographic processes, black and white photo darkrooms and studios, digital fine art printing (large and small format), risograph duplicator, UV printing and more.

This position will assist in the coordination and training of a team of student staff to supervise all open hours of the photo, print, media and design facilities. They will directly supervise open hours Monday-Friday. They will conduct safety trainings and orientations on print, media and design skills both in response to curricular and extra-curricular needs. They will work closely with the Oakland Makerspace Director and Makerspace Manager of Design to ensure all practices are safe and in compliance with university and governmental requirements. They will frequently work with faculty, staff, and students as necessary for effective operation of equipment and software as well as for instruction, course projects, and research. They will assist with equipment repair and/or schedule repair and maintenance of equipment. This is a student-facing role, so they must be available during classes for problem solving and training faculty, staff, and students as appropriate. They will provide support to departments for special events that rely on the Makerspace infrastructure. They will work with the Makerspace Manager of Design to track and update shop inventory. This is a 32 hour/week position with some evening and weekend availability required.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Art Practice, Photography, Graphic Design, Architecture of other related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in an educational environment.
Experience with most photography and digital print equipment is essential as is a strong desire to acquire new skills and expertise.
The candidate must have strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills, a resolute orientation to safety practices, and be able to work independently.
The ability to lift 30 lbs. is a necessity.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suit, Microsoft 365, Camera RAW software is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Darkroom, Digital Lab, Equipment Cage Checkouts and waste management operations. Assist with the installation, instruction, maintenance, repair, and safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery in Building F. Develop check out a return policies for photographic and other equipment with constituents across campus. (35%)

Conduct safety trainings, orientations, and workshops on foundational and intermediate-level skills in response to curricular and extra-curricular needs. (20%)

Assist in the management, coordination, scheduling, and training of a team of student staff to supervise all open hours of facilities and personally supervise weekly open hours. (20%)

Edit, refine, and create instructional content to support the NEU Oakland community in the areas of analog and digital photography, print, media and design. (15%)

Assist with, or make updates to, safety policies, shop inventories, and compliance documentation. (10%)

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Base Pay Rate:
$34.11

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Print--Media--and-Design-Technician_R134233