Darkroom Attendant (part-time) - Bristol Community College

Darkroom Attendant (part-time) - Bristol Community College Bristol Community College - 4.0 Fall River, MA Job Details Part-time $15.50 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Photography Printing Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Photography Productivity software

Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Location:

Fall River, MA Category:

Part-Time Employment Job Type:

Part Time Non Benefited Posted On:

Wed Jun 10 2026

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Darkroom Attendant (part-time)

DEPARTMENT

Arts & Humanities/Art & Design

PRIMARY LOCATION

Fall River, MA

REPORTS TO

Art & Design faculty

POSITION STATUS

This is a part-time, non-unit, non-benefted, up to 10 hours per week position. This position typically works during the Summer semester only. Weekly schedule may be flexible based on candidate's availability.

SALARY:

$15.50/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Darkroom Attendant will maintain a clean, stocked darkroom for students to utilize outside of class time. During open lab hours, the Darkroom Attendant will facilitate film development and printing by preparing printing trays and monitoring the chemicals for exhaustion and replenishing as needed. The Darkroom Attendant will be responsible for cleaning after open labs and properly disposing of exhausted chemicals, among other duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mix and maintain darkroom chemicals (e.g. D76, Developer, Stop Bath, Fixer, Hypoclear). Clean and supervise darkroom lab for students during open lab hours. Assist student with film development and printing, as needed. Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security. Foster student success across the college's diverse student body. Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community. Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions and work collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. Must be currently enrolled in a photography, fine art, or related higher education program or hold a minimum of an Associate degree in photography, fine art or related field. Minimum of one year of experience in analog photography, which could be in the classroom or a professional setting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered. Demonstrated proficiency with darkroom chemicals, including mixing chemicals and setting up print development stations. Proven technological proficiency, which may include Microsoft Office 365 applications. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two years of experience in analog photography, including experience maintaining darkroom chemicals and equipment. Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.