Auraria Library Digital Media -Study

Title: Auraria Library Digital Media Work-Study

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Student Affairs

Department: CCD Financial Aid

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range:19.29

Join the Innovation Garage team at the Auraria Library and help power creativity on campus through design, digital media, and hands-on maker technologies.

The Digital Media Assistant will work in the Auraria Library Innovation Garage, providing support to campus students, faculty, and staff. They will collaborate with the Creative Technology Service Unit, other student staff, and the Ask Us desk to deliver quality, courteous, and responsive customer service in support of public-facing spaces.

• Fulfill appointments by setting up equipment properly and on time, assisting users, answering questions, and creating a positive user experience.
• Assist users with video and photo production equipment, including DSLR cameras, lighting set up, and background changes.
• Collaborate with users and Library staff to deliver courteous, responsive customer service in a public-facing environment.
• Support an environment of creativity and exploration.

Students will be most successful if they bring strong customer service skills, clear communication, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Basic familiarity with design software or maker tools, combined with problem-solving ability and attention to detail, will support effective user assistance. Traits such as curiosity, patience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are essential in a public-facing, creative environment.

• FAFSA on file with all requirements complete
• Enrolled in at least 6 hours at the Community College of Denver
• Meeting SAP

Traits such as curiosity, patience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are essential in a public-facing, creative environment.

Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard creative software (Adobe Creative Cloud) and maker technologies, including 3D printing, vinyl cutting, and fabrication tools. They will enhance customer service, troubleshooting, and instructional skills by assisting a diverse user base. Through structured training, shadowing, and ongoing support, students will also develop workplace competencies, including time management, teamwork, and professional communication.
This position aligns well with pathways such as graphic design, digital media, fine arts, film and video, computer science, engineering, architecture, education, and emerging technologies. The role supports academic learning by providing applied, real-world experience with tools and workflows students may encounter in coursework and future careers.