Temporary Photography and Media Studio Technician

The Opportunity

The Temporary Studios Technician supports the daily operations of the Photography and MAPS studios, Fine Art Print Center, and, most significantly, the Tjaden equipment cage, the primary hub for equipment lending across the Department of Art. The role ensures the effective circulation, tracking, maintenance coordination, and equitable access to studio equipment and resources, while maintaining a safe, organized, and functional environment for teaching and studio practice.

In this position, you will provide hands-on technical support and guidance to students, including demonstrating proper use of equipment, assisting with material selection, and troubleshooting technical issues. You will collaborate closely with faculty to support course needs and help ensure that studio activities align with academic objectives.

The technician also plays an important role in coordinating studio operations, including scheduling and supervising student employees, maintaining inventory, and performing preventative equipment maintenance. In partnership with studio leadership, facilities staff, and Environmental Health and Safety, you will help ensure compliance with university policies and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Additionally, this role contributes to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive studio environment, while supporting continuous improvement of studio processes and resources

What We Need

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–4 years of experience in studio arts, with proficiency in photography
• Demonstrated knowledge of studio equipment, materials, and techniques across assigned areas
• Experience providing hands-on technical support and instruction to students or users
• Strong understanding of safety practices, including proper handling of materials and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and maintain tools and facilities
• Experience supervising or coordinating student employees or similar groups
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working directly with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and an ability to cultivate inclusive, respectful working relationships

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or advanced training in a related discipline
• Experience working in a higher education or academic studio environment
• Experience in painting or drawing studio environments
• Familiarity with inventory management and equipment lifecycle planning
• Experience supporting exhibitions, installations, or gallery operations
• Advanced technical expertise in one or more studio areas

About the College, School, Unit or Department

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University (Cornell AAP) includes the departments of Architecture, Art, City and Regional Planning, the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate, jointly led by AAP and the SC Johnson College of Business, the multicollege Department of Design Tech, and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. The college spans three locations in Ithaca, New York City, and Rome, Italy, each with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies.

Cornell AAP is about acts of transformation. We are committed to reimagining and reshaping the world in new ways, every day. A vital college at one of the nation's foremost research universities, Cornell AAP brings faculty, staff, and students together from around the world to take up some of today's most urgent challenges and advance research, inquiry, and collaborative approaches to designing, making, and doing that make a more just and resilient future.

Compensation - $25-$27/hr.

University Job Title:

Temporary Teaching Support

Job Family:

Temporary Academic Support

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Samantha Pennell

Contact Email:

slp326@cornell.edu

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2026-06-02