蓝莓视频

Letterpress Assistant

Hands-on creative role in EOU鈥檚 letterpress studio within CAHSS. Learn typesetting, inking, and printing while helping organize and maintain an active teaching space. Collaborate with faculty and peers in a supportive studio environment on campus.

Supervisors Name & Title	Auburn Isaak, Educational Program Assistant II for the Visual Performing Arts
Student Job Title	Letterpress Assistant
Department	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Position Funding	Work-study required
Number of Student Positions	Multiple Positions available
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$14.55 per hour (Level 2)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic Year (September to June)
Type of work schedule	Part-time; hours are flexible but primarily within Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, as needed by the studio schedule
Estimated numbers of hours per week	5-10 hours
Experiential Learning:	Students will learn foundational letterpress terminology, tools, and techniques, including typesetting, inking, and printing. They will practice equipment operation and maintenance, organization and archival methods, troubleshooting, technical communication, and professional studio practices while reflecting on the history and significance of letterpress in design culture.
Professional Development:	On-the-job training in letterpress practices, equipment safety, and studio operations provided by faculty or a studio technician.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Learn letterpress processes including typesetting, inking, printing, and press maintenance under guidance. – Organize and catalog equipment, type cases, plates, tools, and supplies. – Maintain a clean and safe studio, following safety protocols. – Document processes and best practices to build instructional manuals, labels, and guides. – Troubleshoot minor mechanical/procedural issues under supervision. – Conduct research on traditional and modern letterpress methods.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Must be an on-campus student with federal financial aid-approved work-study awarded. – Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). – Availability to work scheduled shifts between Monday and Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, depending on student availability.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Interest in art, design, or printmaking. – Strong problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and self-starter attitude.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, responsible.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Auburn Isaak- isaakar@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	09/05/2025
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	After applications are received
Estimated Start Date:	September 2025
Special Message	蓝莓视频 is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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