Union – Photography Technician – Craft Centre

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Student Involvement

Job Type: Part Time;
On-Campus

Start Date:

August

Salary:
Starting at $11.00 per hour

Days/

Hours:

Approximately 10-15 hours per week during the academic year.

Job Description:

The Studio Arts and Craft Centre consists of 5 main areas – photography, jewelry and metals, printmaking, ceramics, and fibers. Each area has a Lead that is responsible for the general maintenance and overall management of their respective area. Each Studio Lead works Studio Assistant shifts. Studio Assistants work at the front desk and assist studio members.

• Must enjoy working with people
• Must have a working knowledge of all of the areas in the studio and be willing to learn more
• Must be willing to work SACC Special Events
• Must be dedicated to the SACC mission
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong knowledge of both the analog and digital sides of photography, including but not limited to: chemicals for developing and printing in the darkroom, and Epson devices, like Inkjet printers and scanners
• Help all studio members as they use the studio space and equipment
• Keep the studio space and equipment clean
• Have awareness of the SACC programs and special events
• Adhere to the University of Wisconsin System employment policies and procedures

• Maintaining the Photo area and equipment
• Having open communication with the Program and Operations Managers
• Planning and instructing some of the offered classes and workshops in the Photo Area
• Giving general instruction and demonstrations for Photo Area Special Events
• Researching and recommending purchases needed to further improve the Photo Area

All staff must attend regular SACC staff meetings (staff meetings are set at the beginning of each semester to accommodate student’s class schedules).

* This position is open to UW-Milwaukee students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA.