Photography Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Photography Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:  Media Resources

REPORTS TO:  Manager of Media Resources

Summary:

To act as a liaison between the Photography department, ensuring that the Photography department’s needs are met and to assist in the equipment room.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Understand the needs of the Photography program
  • Train clients on the use of equipment
  • Advise and assist the Manager of Media Resources
  • Help develop Media Resources policies and procedures
  • Maintain photo equipment inventories, supplies, and functionality
  • Assess equipment repairs, perform repairs when possible, send equipment out for repairs when necessary
  • Prepare reserved equipment and media resources for faculty, staff and students
  • Oversee and assist with checkouts and returns
  • Help keep and accurate inventory in Web Checkout
  • Keep up to date expertise on current technology and software

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Education:

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in photography is required, a Master’s is preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in an equipment room
  • Minimum of two years professional photography experience
  • Experience teaching or training in a formal setting preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Technical expertise – in depth knowledge of the technology supported is critical.
  • Teaching – ability to train others on use and care of the equipment is also critical.
  • Analytical thinking – ability to problem solve, think strategically and plan ahead is key.
  • Organization – must be able to maintain an organized environment in cooperation with all members of the Media Resources team.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About half of the duties of this job are performed sitting. The other half the employee will spend walking to and from storage locations and areas where supported equipment is. This position involves lifting and carrying any number of pieces of equipment and moving them onto and off of shelves. May sometimes need to climb step stools and ladders.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work will be performed in a lively academic atmosphere. While work will primarily be performed indoors our campus is spread over several blocks. Moving equipment between buildings in year round weather conditions will occasionally be required.

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.

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