Instructional and Classroom Support Tech 2 - Photography Lab Technician

The Photography Lab Technician will be responsible for developing, coordinating and providing technical support services within the photography program. The lab technician is responsible for supporting darkroom and computer lab instructional programs and activities, including lab set-up, equipment maintenance, and demonstrating photo processes as needed. 
This is a permanent classified full-time Instructional Technician II, 40 hrs/week (variable with possible evening and weekend hours) 11-month position. 

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students,  students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: 
* Clean, maintain and oversee daily operation of computer labs, and darkroom facilities (ability to lift 40 lbs)
* Maintain studio lighting equipment, photo classroom, and darkroom chemistry and  equipment using industry standard safety precautions for handling hazardous materials.
* Inventory quarter and yearly supplies and materials and order as necessary.
* Assist and advise students in the lab as needed and demonstrate proper techniques of lab/studio procedures.
* Train students in specialty aspects of program.
* Inspect, test and repair all necessary equipment.
* Manage student camera rental program. 
* Research, design and construct, or recommend for purchase, equipment for lab/studio use as needed. 
* Direct assigned personal.  
* Utilize basic digital and analog photography skills as needed, including a working knowledge of film development, printing technique, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, camera controls and scanning.
 Minimum Qualifications:
 Two years of college course work with major or emphasis in the area of Photography and experience in Digital and Analog Darkroom/Lab Management. 
 
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Photography (BFA preferred) 

Attach the following with your completed on line application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification
• Resume 
• Supplemental question(s)

(*)  Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact Neogov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. pacific time.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks.(Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.) 

At this time, Green River College does not offer H1B Visa.

Green River College is a tobacco free campus.For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/ 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, 253-288-3315. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.