Deadline:
10/30/2026
Aurora PhotoCenter, an Indianapolis nonprofit, supports visual artists working in photography through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, artist talks, and access to creative tools. Aurora is the only nonprofit of its type in Indiana that hosts continuous photography programming throughout the year; Aurora has the only rentable analog darkroom and digital imaging lab in Indianapolis.
We seek a Part-Time Lab Assistant to provide support in Aurora’s darkroom and digital imaging lab.
Job Title: Part-Time Lab Assistant
Job Category: Part-time, non-exempt
Location: 1125 E Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Regular Business Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
Pay: $25 per hour
Hours: Approximately 12-16 hours per week, primarily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Position type:
Hourly
Applications accepted by: Mary Goodwin, Director
Position reports to: Mary Goodwin
Role and Responsibilities:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Assist Aurora members, artists-in-residence, and visiting artists in the darkroom and digital lab by preparing equipment and chemistry and troubleshooting film developing, scanning, and printing issues as artists work
Teach Core Skills Workshops program including one session each month on the basics of B&W Film Development, Color Film Development, B&W Printing, Flatbed and DSLR-based Scanning, and Digital Printing
Assist with printing selected exhibition prints, Aurora’s fine print program, and jobs for clients
Monthly calibration of darkroom enlargers and digital lab monitors
Qualifications and Requirements:
BFA or equivalent experience in digital imaging techniques and equipment, including the series of Canon Image Pro-GRAF printers, Epson v850 scanner, DSLR scanning systems, and Adobe Creative Suite 2026
BFA or equivalent experience in analog imaging techniques and equipment, including black-and-white and C-41 color film development and silver gelatin printing
Interest in contemporary photography
Enjoys working with a diversity of makers and types of photography
Works well with others and also independently
Preferred Skills and Qualifications Knowledge and experience with alternative processes
Knowledge and experience with photobooks
Knowledge and experience with large format cameras including 4 x 5 and 8 x 10
Interest in current and evolving digital imaging techniques and equipment
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer Aurora PhotoCenter is committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, Aurora PhotoCenter does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Please read Aurora’s Code of Conduct before applying (auroraphoto.org/conductcode).
This position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview at Aurora PhotoCenter in the case of interest.
