**As of September 20th, 2024, Photoland has finished it’s hiring for the 2024-2025 school year.**

About Photoland:  Photoland is part of the Media Services workgroup within the Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College. Photoland is the home of Evergreen’s Instructional Photography and Photo Production Services.  In addition, Photoland’s lab space has a large black and white darkroom, film development for color film and black and white film, 3 professional photography studios, a state of the art computer lab with 3 large format printers, along with other amenities. Photoland is also home to two galleries that routinely host local artists and student artists to display their work. These areas provide academic and photo production support for the Evergreen State College, and offer limited access for the local community. 

Photoland (PL) Job Description:

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

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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 24-25 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 $17.09/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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Please submit a cover letter and resume with your work history.  

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.

Want to join our team? Apply here to work with Photoland! Please note that this application is for multiple positions within Media Services so make sure to specify which area you want to work in.