Print Intern - School of Art - College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA
Full job description
The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University is searching for a part-time (20 hours a week/ 600 hours over the academic year) Digital Print Studio Intern. This entry-level position is ideal for someone familiar with print media and large-format printing who can assist the current technician and help serve the larger School of Art community.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Assist with supervision and administration of the Digital Print Studio
- Process large format print requests for School of Art students, faculty and staff
- Process vinyl cutter requests for School of Art students, faculty and staff
- Troubleshoot and communicate with students regarding incoming print requests to ensure quality output
- Help operate and maintain equipment and facilities housed within the Digital Print Studio, which include: large format inkjet printers, large format vinyl cutter, large format scanners, black dye acetate printer, Risograph printer, iMac computer lab and CINTIQs
- Assist as needed in the traditional printmaking studios
- Help with training, overseeing and enforcement of safety rules and regulations, according to Environmental Health and Safety guidelines
- Assist students, faculty and staff with the proper and safe use of studio and equipment
- Report supplies needs to Print Technician
- Process financial transactions (accounting)
- Assist with various School of Art projects
- Support Doherty Hall technicians in research and development
Passion, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of excellence are all vital qualities for this position. We are in search of a team member who is able to interact, collaborate and be inclusive of our diverse student body.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Art (BFA or BXA)
- Experience with Print Media preferred
- Experience with large format printing preferred
Requirements
- Successful background check
Interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Non-CMU StudentsPosition Type
Intern (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Part timePay Basis
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