Position: Technician II, Photography & Media
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $18.22-$23.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: The Photograph & Media Technician II position 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Fine Arts, Photography, Film/Media, or related field.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, & pull 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Position details include but are not limited to:
- 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, steady cams, 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, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.
To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Benefits Category
Part‑time partial employees have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year
- 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
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure:
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
