Requisition IDreq30387 Working TitleGraphics Assistant Pay$13.05 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentOff Campus Work Study (454F) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date8/12/2024 Position Summary

Organization: Explora!

Location: 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary

The Graphics Assistant works closely with Explora’s Graphic Designer and Director of Exhibits to aid in designing, producing, and mounting graphic panels for exhibits and museum public spaces.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responding promptly to requests for new or replacement graphics by locating, printing, laminating, and mounting graphics or working with the Graphic Designer and Director of Exhibits to design and produce new graphics

Frequent use of computer-based graphic design and production programs, laminating machines, printers, scanners, paper cutters, and other graphic production equipment

Interest in developing more sophisticated graphic design and production skills

Functional Work Characteristics

Requires effective eye-and-hand coordination and manual dexterity

Requires standing and walking approximately 25-50% of the time, with regular need to perform physical actions that could include sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling materials, pulling, pushing, and carrying

May occasionally require lifting of various materials and equipment to a maximum of 50 pounds

Work Conditions

Most essential duties are performed in a museum and office environment with exposure to a

variety of business equipment and other pertinent materials normally found in this type of work setting.

Museum facilities may expose employee to high noise levels, crowds, temperature changes, liquid nitrogen, helium gas, electrical exposure, unpredictable ventilation, dust, and physical obstacles.

Work is normally performed in an area of limited privacy.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualiﬁcations

Basic computer skills

Familiarity with Windows computers and design and illustration programs (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Current attendance at a post-high school educational institution, preferably in an art- or design-related program

Eligibility for work-study positions

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, planning, verbal, and written communication skills

Portfolio or design examples helpful

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check required.

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