Photoland Lab Aide

Now hiring for Fall 2025 

Find out more: https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/media-services/student-jobs

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POST WILL LINK TO AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO FILL OUT IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB.

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Photoland (PL) provides academic and photo production support for the Evergreen State College, but is also open to any student, staff, faculty, and the Olympia Community at large. 

Job duties for PL student workers include: 

• Maintaining the analog and digital facilities.
• Keeping spaces organized and tidy.
• Lab scheduling.
• Providing equipment instruction and space proficiencies.
• Setting up and breaking down studio spaces prior to and after use.
• Providing support and guidance to fellow students and community members regarding photography-related activities.
• Ensuring that patrons are following the policies and procedures of their workspaces.
• Connecting patrons with additional support as needed.
• Intake of new digital print and film processing work orders.
• Communication with patrons regarding the status of their orders.
• Maintaining organization of order tracking data.
• Film processing and digital printing of weekly orders.
• Communication with supervisors regarding the status of ongoing orders.
• Providing support for classes and workshops within our space

Previous experience working with or studying photography & media is helpful. Photoland provides training for all employees in weekly training sessions. This position is for the fall, winter and spring quarters of the 25-26 school year. 

All PL student employees are required to be able to regularly attend a weekly meeting and training: 

• PL Student Training: 2-3:30 pm on Wednesdays 
• PL Student Meeting: 3:30-4pm on Wednesdays 

Hours and Pay 

• PL student employees work between 10 – 19 hours per week.
• Pay starts at $17.49/hour.
• Work study is welcome but not required.

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Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Familiarity with analog and digital photographic practices and procedures preferred. Strong interest and willingness to learn will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for creating an inclusive, welcoming community for all.
• Customer service.
• Teaching or training.
• Willingness to learn new media skills and build upon existing ones.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to campus

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CONTINUE ON TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB – IT WILL LINK TO AN EXTERNAL FORM. IF YOU DO NOT FILL OUT THE FORM, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB.

To apply using the link below requires log in permissions through Evergreen.

https://tinyurl.com/2s35mzmj

We strongly encourage submitting a resume and cover letter. 

Applications submitted through Handshake will not be considered. 

Student employees accrue one hour of sick leave per 40 hours worked.  Student employees are not paid for holidays and do not accrue vacation leave.