Letterpress Studio Manager

Knox College invites applications for the position of Manager of the Keiner Letterpress Studio.

This is a part-time, 9-month position.

The manager reports to and works under the regular supervision of the Director of the Creative Writing Program.

The Manager for the Keiner Studio is responsible for operations, management, and

promotion of the letterpress facility in CFA. The manager will learn the proper use of the letterpress equipment in order to oversee and facilitate its use for student projects. Under the daily supervision of the Director of the Program in Creative Writing, the manager supports activities connected to the letterpress in the Department of English, in particular, Prairie Moon Press' broadside series. The manager provides support to faculty who seek to incorporate the letterpress into new and existing courses. The manager is also expected to reach out to the campus community, solicit jobs from campus organizations, and otherwise promote the work that is done in the Keiner Studio.

Job qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. The shop manager will be required to maintain the highest levels of safety, cleanliness, and organization, with respect to every facet of press operations.

Previous experience in any of the following will be of relevance: printmaking, design, publication, use/maintenance of simple machinery. 

Ability to work and communicate successfully with a diverse academic community with respect for multiple perspectives and approaches.

Purpose:

The Manager for the Letterpress Project is responsible for operations, management, and

promotion of the letterpress facility at The Box.

Key Responsibilities:

The studio manager will learn the proper use of the letterpress equipment in order to oversee and facilitate its use for student projects. 

Under the daily supervision of the Director of the Program in Creative Writing, the manager supports activities connected to the letterpress in the Department of English, in particular, Prairie Moon Press' broadside series.

The manager provides support to faculty who seek to incorporate the letterpress into new and existing courses.

The manager will also promote and sustain the presence of letterpress activities on campus.

The manager trains and supervises new apprentices to the shop, overseeing their projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Previous experience in any of the following will be of relevance: printmaking, design, publication, use/maintenance of simple machinery. 

The studio manager should maintain the highest levels of safety, cleanliness, and organization, with respect to every facet of press operations.

Minimum Education Required: 

A bachelor’s degree. 

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care 

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave 

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex. 

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: [email protected]

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
 U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
 500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
 Chicago, IL 60661-4544
 Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: [email protected]

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
 Jennie Hemingway, PhD
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: [email protected]

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
 52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: [email protected]

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
 Patricia Harden
 Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
 340 South West Street
 Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a human.