Technician II, Photography & Media

Job Information

Position: Technician II, Photography & Media Department: Academic Affairs Type: Part‑time Temporary Work Schedule: 12 hours per week (varies with department needs)

The Photograph & Media Technician II supports JCCC mission by providing moderately complex technical support in the Photography, Film, and Media Studies Department studios and equipment check‑in/out room, exercising judgment in troubleshooting, instruction, and equipment management. This position also provides support for the Fine Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts and Design Studios building.

• Associate degree in Fine Arts, Photography, Film/Media, or related field.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, & pull 50 pounds.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Technical and Instructional Support
  • Provides independent technical and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff in analog, digital, computer, and shooting studios.
  • Instructs users in the operation of fine art and large‑format printers, scanners, light tables, and creative software, including Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve. Assists with and supports the use of professional analog and digital cameras, cinematic RAW and 6K cameras, steadicams, rigs, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Develops and delivers laboratory and studio demonstrations and instructional materials.
• Equipment and Laboratory Operations
  • Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots analog photography laboratories.
  • Mixes, monitors, and disposes of photographic chemicals in accordance with environmental health and safety standards.
  • Diagnoses and resolves routine and moderately complex technical issues involving printers, cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and software.
  • Performs preventative maintenance to ensure equipment functionality and reliability.
• Equipment Checkout and Inventory Management
  • Manages equipment checkout and return processes, ensuring proper documentation and verification of equipment condition.
  • Maintains and updates inventory records for equipment and supplies.
  • Receives, inspects, catalogs, stores, and organizes equipment and materials in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Gallery and Exhibition Support
  • Provides technical and logistical support for Fine Arts Gallery exhibitions, including installation, documentation, and deinstallation.
  • Ensures proper handling, tracking, and return of artworks to faculty, artists, and students.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Enforces safety procedures in studios and laboratories.
  • Identifies hazards, implements corrective actions within scope of authority, and reports safety concerns in accordance with institutional policies.
• Other duties as assigned:
  Duties and responsibilities may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses.
• More flexibility on scheduling.
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.

To be considered for this position, we require an application and resume.

JCCC is an equal‑opportunity employer and equal‑access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.