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Student Employment at the Jones Media Center

Student assistants are integral to the work flow at the Jones Media Center. Each term Jones employs between 15 and 20 students covering approximately 100 hours. We are looking for students that understand and value good public service and are willing to work as team players. The Jones Media Center offers the following positions to Dartmouth students.
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JMC Circulation Desk Assistant

Hours covered: Mon - Fri  10AM-5PM

15-20 students

JMC Circulation Desk Assistants are responsible for staffing the circulation desk in the Jones Media Center, located in the Baker-Berry Library. Student assistants are often the first point of contact between the Jones Media Center and the patrons who use the space and services, which include undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community.

Since many students continue to work at Jones for several terms, only a few jobs become available each term. Interested students should learn more and join the waitlist to be notified when openings arise.

If you have questions, contact: Anna Grallert, Supervisor for Circulation Services Assistants.

Creative Services Assistant:

Hours covered: Mon - Fri  10AM-5PM

Job Description and Requirements

  • Provide technical (software) assistance to students and faculty working on digital media projects.  
  • Create posters, movie trailers, and short animations to promote and showcase the Center's collection and services. 
  • Develop familiarity with media technology (software, equipment) and new collaborative learning spaces (Innovation Studio, Virtual A/V Lab, and Whisper Room) offered at Jones. 
  • Perform routine tasks such as maintenance of rental equipment. 
  • Acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant software: eg. iMovie, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. 
  • Experience with shooting video and photography is desirable. 
  • Maintain a high standard of customer service.  
  • Interest in digital media technology with previous experience in graphic design and/or video editing projects preferred. 
  • Creative and self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 
  • Work a minimum of 6 hours per week, and meet deadlines.

Hourly Base Rate: $20.00

Application Process

Interested students should Download the JMC Creative Services Assistant Application. Send completed application to Jones Media Center.
Contact: Chris Ivanyi, Supervisor for Creative Services Assistants.