Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

Student Lab Assistant [Art] I On-Campus FWSPosition DetailsFill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.Position Title - Student Lab Assistant [Art] I On-Campus FWSLevel of Support - Student Support IPosition Type - On-Campus FWSNumber of Openings - 8Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)Wage Per Hour - 18.40Division/School - Columbian College of Arts and SciencesDepartment Name - 627206 CORCORAN SCHOOL STUDIO ARTSDepartment Bio - The Corcoran Studio Arts Lighting Studio + Checkout are located at the Flagg Building – 500 17th ST NW. This studio primarily supports photography and studio arts students.Position Specific Summary - This position supports the Corcoran lighting studio, Flagg equipment checkout, and the print service bureau. Lighting Studio: Monitor and provide access to reservations Hands on assistance and trouble-shooting Change large seamless backdrops Check in/out lighting gear Equipment Checkout Equipment from various departments located in B-117 Utilize web checkout system Track and maintain inventory Gear checkouts for students/faculty/and staff Print Service Bureau Between reservations support the print service bureau Utilize PaperCut to print wide format student projects B-137Standard Position Description - The student will perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies and stocks/inventory. Tasks may include: assisting in specific projects being completed in the lab, cleaning equipment, assisting and monitoring lab usage. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.Professional Outcomes - Communication, Professionalism, Technology and DataRequired Qualifications - This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).Preferred Qualifications - Technicians should be organized, fastidious, detail-oriented, and have excellent people skills. Extreme attention to detail is a must. General working knowledge of digital cameras and experience with photographic lighting is preferred but not required.Posting Detail InformationJob Open Date - 08/19/2026Job Close Date - 10/31/2026Campus Location - Foggy BottomWork Type Designation - In-PersonHiring Manager Name - Kaitlin JencsoSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.Background CheckThe student employee will: - In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Are you available to work evenings (5 pm or later)? YesNoPlease indicate your weekly availability for the upcoming semester: (Open Ended Question)Describe how you meet the qualifications listed in the "Preferred Qualifications" section. (Open Ended Question)Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsFWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)Cover LetterClass ScheduleOptional Documents George Washington University