Photography Lab Monitor

Student Intermediate Level

Working Title: Photography Lab Monitor

Pay: $15.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Art Art History Gen Admin (595B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/21/2026

Position Summary: The Photography area of the Department of Art is seeking a lab monitor who is eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in photography! The Photography Lab Monitor will have the opportunity to work across various sections of our labs, including the Output lab, equipment check-out center (known as the "Photo Cage"), Darkroom, Lighting Studio, and computer labs. This role involves assisting with the daily operations of these facilities to ensure they run smoothly and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the digital photography lab.
• Schedule printing time with students.
• Support the checkout of equipment through our photography equipment cage.
• Troubleshoot inkjet printers (Canon/Epson), scanners, and software including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Field general computer and camera questions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the labs.
• Gently enforce lab policies.
• Ensure the overall well-being of the photography lab.

On-the-job learning includes:

• Inkjet printing
• Scanning
• Digital photography
• Darkroom chemical mixing and disposal
• Maintenance of Epson and Canon printers
• Adobe CC Suite
• Conflict de-escalation

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of photography
• Good verbal communication
• Well-organized
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Knowledge of inkjet printing
• Computer savvy
• Dependable

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Class schedule

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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