Photo and Stage Specialist I — part-time

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Photo and Stage Specialist I — part-time to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $25.00 - 25.00 per hour. 

Salary Disclaimer: The official salary range for this position is the range posted on the ArtCenter College of Design Careers website. ArtCenter is not responsible for inaccurate or unauthorized salary information published by third-party job boards. Hourly positions are based on a 35 hour work week.

Final
salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the
role, and internal equity.

About ArtCenter
Founded
in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global
leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for
its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong
ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a
private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University
Commission (WSCUC).

Every position at
ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,
strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and
cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone
feels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to the Manager, Photo Labs, Photo and Stage Specialist works across both traditional and digital photo technologies and provides supervision of Photo Stages. This position uses imaging software (Photoshop, Lightroom) and utilizes calibration equipment and software for the maintenance of all digital systems (input, output and monitors). Responsibilities include the maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential repair of all electro and photomechanical systems (Chromira, Hostert, Bessler, Devere, Kreonite, Imocon and Mole) and ensuring on-stage safety through keen supervision.

This is an on-site part-time position, 15–18 hours per week depending on department needs, including Saturdays. Primarily during the fall term through the beginning of the summer term, based on departmental needs.

Essential Responsibilities

Photo Labs — 65%

• Ensure a consistent quality of processing and digital imaging equipment
• Maintain photo and related equipment including troubleshooting and repair of all electro and photomechanical systems
• Maintain a productive and safe learning environment for students

Photo Stage – 30%

• Oversee and manage the Stage area with minimal oversight after school hours
• Open and close the Photo Stage on Saturdays during the term to facilitate student work on projects and assignments
• Maintain regular order and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Foster an optimum learning atmosphere by supporting and guiding students in their projects
• Address any challenges that arise during class sessions, ensuring a positive and productive experience for all participants

Marginal (Non-essential) Job Functions — 5%

• Maintain memberships and active involvement in applicable professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard photo lab setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time using photo equipment, chemicals viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, and noise.

Required Qualifications:

• AA certificate or a minimum of two years of equivalent experience in photography, photo, lab or electromechanical repair
• Must have extensive understanding of both traditional and digital photo technologies and prior experience with stage, lighting, and grip equipment
• Digital—experience using imaging software; familiarity with calibration equipment and software for maintenance of digital systems
• Photo Stage 1—familiarity with tungsten and strobe lighting, grip equipment and its maintenance
• Strong communication skills are essential to interact effectively with and support all variety of clients including students, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge and experience in traditional B/W and Color photographic practices, i.e., papers and chemicals and their characteristics, mixing, storing, and the strategic deployment of chemistry in a lab facility
• Ability to enforce and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to work well in an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment within ArtCenter’s diverse communities. A commitment to and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within ArtCenter’s diverse communities
• Ability to handle all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of ArtCenter business

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior experience in higher education
• Knowledge of art and design education 

Diversity Statement
ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equal
employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or
applicants on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective
hairstyle), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices),
sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related
medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital
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history of cancer), military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry,
disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic
characteristics), genetic information, request for family care or medical
leave, age (over 40), criminal background (Fair Chance Act), reproductive
health decision-making, off-duty and off-premises
cannabis use, or any other actual or perceived characteristic protected by
applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to
all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including
without limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, learning and professional
development, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer,
discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to all
persons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawful
discrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagement at (626) 396-2470.

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will not request information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s
prior use of cannabis. ArtCenter will not use information obtained from a
criminal history about an applicant or employee’s prior cannabis use, unless
ArtCenter is permitted to consider that information under applicable law.

Employment At-Will
All employment with ArtCenter is for an
unspecified term and is “at-will.” Employees are free to resign at any time,
with or without reason, and with or without prior notice. Similarly, ArtCenter
has the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or
without cause, and with or without prior notice. This “at-will” employment,
which includes the College’s right to transfer, discipline, demote, or change
the conditions of employment with or without cause and with or without prior
notice, cannot be modified, amended or
waived by any oral or implied agreement, and may be modified or altered only by
an express individualized written employment agreement signed by both the
employee and the College president

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All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the , Title IX Administrator/Coordinator or designee, or the Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

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