Printer of the Press

Leads The Press in all aspects of its mission: informing the college and larger local and national communities of our press's presence and capabilities, working individually and with artists to create printed artworks, inviting students to learn to use its suite of distinguished printing tools, developing The Press's relations with faculty, teaching courses and workshops across many disciplines, and collaborating with the college library.

Anticipated Salary Range: $50,960 to $65,691 per year

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a longstanding (since 1978) element of the colleges academic program, develop the role of The Press in the college, and promote the teaching and artistic program of The Press.
• Contribute to the vitality of book arts on campus by collaborating with classes in the Book Studies Thematic Minor and instruct students and others interested in learning book arts; and collaborate with faculty in departments across campus to develop the Book Studies curriculum.
• Work with the Press Committee (interested faculty, staff, and students) to develop curriculum, programming, and student opportunities at The Press.
• Recruit and host visiting faculty who teach classes at The Press; facilitate and direct these faculty in the use of the colleges presses, type, and related equipment.
• Edit, design, and produce printed artworks such as books, broadsides, and posters; coordinate programming in support of publications with collaborating artists/writers; seek out and apply for exhibition opportunities for Press work.
• Support campus and community collaborative artistic work.
• Direct and manage a team of student employees that design and print posters for campus events, as well as other student employees.
• Collaborate with community partners and artists/writers.
• Promote fiscal health: advertise sales of existing and new books and broadsides, cooperate with faculty and advancement officers in representing The Presss history, current activities and future possibilities to potential donors.
• Shop maintenance: service equipment, stock supplies and maintain order in a facility used by many novice printers, plan for future needs.
• Collaborate with the Curator of Special Collections to purchase, preserve, and teach with artists books and other materials.

Shared Professional Responsibilities:

• Work to create an inclusive environment in The Press and college library spaces that respect, appreciate, and enriche all individuals and groups in our diverse community.
• Contribute to the profession and continue your professional education through participation in relevant professional development opportunities and scholarly and creative pursuits.
• Contribute to shared responsibilities for shaping library services and launching and sustaining initiatives through team and work group assignments.
• Participate in the life of the college through committee and volunteer activities.

Additional Responsibilities:
o Actively support the colleges plan to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.
o Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe
situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training.
o Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the colleges sustainability
initiatives and innovation.
o Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Fine Art or Bachelors degree in Art with substantial corollary work in Fine Art; two years of related experience as a letterpress printer, book/graphic designer, small press publisher, and/or teacher of books arts; knowledge of platen and cylinder press operation; knowledge of basic press maintenance; knowledge of operation and maintenance of guillotine paper cutter and board shears; knowledge of printing with handset metal and wood type; proficiency with computer software programs such as Adobe CC, Microsoft Office; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to think critically and problem solve; handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion; good judgment and organizational skills; and excellent customer skills; ability to operate standard office equipment.Physical requirements include heavy physical effort (lifting/moving up to 100 pounds), prolonged standing, walking, reaching and/or grasping, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; exposure to noisy or dusty conditions, chemicals and solvents and mechanical, electrical and/or other hazards.

Preferred Qualifications:
Graphic and typographic design experience; photopolymer plate-making; bookbinding expertise; printmaking expertise; teaching skills and experience; experience in collaborative publishing.