Photography and Motion Lab Assistant - College Laboratory Assistant 1
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and student assistance within Minneapolis College’s Photography and Motion position description. This role ensures a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment by assisting faculty with studio maintenance, supporting open lab hours, coordinating materials and supplies, and providing guidance to students and student-workers. The position plays a critical role in fostering student success through hands-on technical assistance, culturally responsive engagement, and support for program activities such as the annual portfolio show and other recruitment events.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in digital photography and/or One (1) academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in photography at the high school level and/or An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency.
- Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development opportunities.
- Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Photography or related field
- Knowledge of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite products, and injket printer operation.
- Administrative duties sufficient to operate a scheduling platform and Microsoft Office Suite 365.
- Excellent writing and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Assist students and student workers from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide an optimal student learning experience.
- Supports technical assistance for Photography and Motion classes.
- Maintain inventory of PHMO equipment and materials.
- Maintain inventory and safety in art lab spaces.
Benefits
- At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
- We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
