Part-Time Technologist C, Photography

Job Description: Reporting to the Technician Coordinator of the School of Art and Design, the Technologist ensures standard safety regulations are followed in the studios and enforces established safety practices. Assist with specialist software and equipment in designated areas. Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage.

Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Sep 14 2026 Job Description: Reporting to the Technician Coordinator of the School of Art and Design, the Technologist ensures standard safety regulations are followed in the studios and enforces established safety practices. Assist with specialist software and equipment in designated areas. Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage.

• Work as part of a team of department technologists to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab usage. Assist faculty in the preparation and organization of course materials and equipment needed for classroom demonstrations. Provide individual darkroom instruction to students based on assessment of students' needs and abilities.
• Conduct orientations for students using photography facilities that are not currently in photo classes and provide technical assistance as needed
• Respond to questions concerning equipment/material use during classroom and/or laboratory sessions. Set up and operate media equipment - (such as digital projectors), and materials for classroom and or lab sessions.
• Facilitate and organize student use of classrooms during open studio hours according to the open studio policies set forth by the photography department.
• Provide guidance to student workers as additional support.

• Prepare, operate and maintain complex, specialized, and highly technical equipment and materials.
• Maintain department classrooms, darkroom and computer labs ensuring their safeness and usefulness.
• Work with other technicians on the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and continuous operation of a variety of equipment and stay current with relevant technology and developments.
• Research and recommend upgrades for photographic equipment and related media and software.

• Participate in peer-to-peer trainings and skills sharing with other technicians.
• Become proficient in equipment management software within the first 3 months of employment. Maintain, troubleshoot and update the equipment management software as needed. Provide support for tool checkout, inventory, and organization, which includes, but not limited to data entry and updates of qualifying students. and faculties who are able to check out equipment.
• Create clear, accurate, user-friendly technical documentation, signage, and instructions for labs and equipment.

• Communicate and coordinate with the office of Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proper procedure and protocols are established and initiated.
• Maintain, store, deliver and replenish darkroom chemistry equipment/materials as required.
• Maintain MSDS safety sheets for chemicals in the department.
• Facilitate the purchase of necessary darkroom supplies, including but not limited to chemistry. Provide the proper purchase information/paperwork to the department coordinator to expedite purchases.
• Work with Department Coordinator to purchase equipment and supplies for the department.

• Adapt to changes in the work environment, meet deadlines and adjusting approach and prioritizing competing demands.
• Attend scheduled meetings and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

• Bachelor's degree; OR
• 4 years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution, including related coursework in the subject area, plus 3 years of related photographic experience; OR
• Associates' degree or 2 years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution, plus 5 years of related professional experience.