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The Visual Resources Center (VRC) provides and facilitates access to images, imaging, and related information resources for teaching and research in the Department of Art and Art History. The VRC houses an online multimedia digital collection, including streaming videos from the department’s Visiting Artist Program. We provide public imaging stations and a portfolio photography room for use by faculty and students in the department. Additionally, the VRC maintains AV and digital equipment for use in the classroom and for creative work and documentation.

More information about the Art and Art History Visual Resources Center.

Equipment and Digital Collections AssistantsÌýcirculate VRC equipment and perform imaging duties related to the VRC's digital library. Equipment includes digital SLR cameras, video cameras, tripods, laptop computers, data projectors, and more. Digital imaging andÌýimage research for the VRC's digital library areÌýassigned as needed. Once fully trained in equipment and imaging, an ER Assistant may be trained to perform cataloging in the digital library. Other duties may be specified by the supervisor. This position reports to the Visual Resources Specialist.

Outstanding customer service skills, the capacity for attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are required for the position. Knowledge of photography and videography equipment, as well as digital imaging,Ìýis preferable, but we are willing to hire and train individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm to learn. Equipment and Digital Collections Assistant positions are not limited to Art and Art History majors, but do provide students working in these and related disciplines a great opportunity to learn about a broad variety of equipment and imaging standards.

Student employees must have work-study awards through Financial Aid. Equipment and Digital Collections Assistants are paid an hourly wage on a biweekly basis (paydays on alternating Fridays). The VRC depends on work-study employees for its operations. Given the importance of a full staff and the difficulty in finding work-study replacements after the beginning of the semester, work-study employees must commit to working a set number of hours for the duration of the semester (through finals week). Appointments are for the academic year; limited numbers of summer positions may be available by special arrangement and depend on the VRC budget and other factors.

The weekly schedule and number of hours per week varies according to individual needs and the needs of maximizing staff coverage in the Equipment Room. We require a schedule with a minimum of eightÌýhours per week, and we prefer at least two hours per shift. Hours must be scheduled Mon.-Fri., between 9:00am. and 5:00pm. We rely on employees to work the number of hours per weekÌýthey commit to, so it is important that they be realistic about the number of hours they can work per week. Absences should occur only due to illness or unusual (i.e., rare) and important conflicts. In the event of an absence, employees should notify both the ManagerÌýand the Digital Imaging and Technology Coordinator as far ahead of time as possible (in person, by phone or by e-mail).

The application process for these positions is competitive. Successful applicants will demonstrate in their letters of interest, resumes, and interviews that they possess the most important qualities required of this job:

• Advanced knowledge of photography, videography, and imaging, or demonstrated enthusiasm to learn about equipment and imaging standards;
• Capacity and willingness to pay very close attention to detail;
• Proactive customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently.

Send a brief letter of interest in the form of an email message to aahvrc@colorado.edu. Please include the following information:

• Why you are interested in this position;
• The amount of your work-study award per semester (applicants must have already received an award at the time of application);
• The number of hours that you would prefer to work per week;
• If and when you will have any regular commitments during the work week for the coming semester other than your regularly scheduled classes;
• Your student number.

Attach a resume to the email. Your resume should include:

• Your employment history with dates of employment and job duties, If you do not have formal work experience, include any volunteer positions or special projects you have worked on;
• Your educational background and plans, your major (declared or planned), and your projected graduation date;
• Any experience, skills, or goals related to the position (such as background in photography, digital imaging, art or art history classes, career goals, etc.);
• The names, titles, and phone numbers of three references, and the nature of your relationship to them.

While we prefer to interview in person, we can interview candidates remotely on Zoom if needed.

Direct questions to aahvrc@colorado.edu