Print Production Assistant (Student Employment)

at  Weld County School District RE5J

DATE AVAILABLE:

January 2025
Print Production Assistant (Student Employment)
Position Overview
Roosevelt High School is currently seeking a dedicated student to join our team as a Print Production Assistant. In this role, the Print Production Assistant will contribute to various print projects and tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with the creation and production of print materials, collaborating with team members on design concepts, and ensuring the timely completion of print projects.
This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for graphic design, familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new printing technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on the design and layout of print materials.
• Assist in operating and maintaining printing equipment.
• Contribute to the production of various print projects, including posters, banners, and promotional materials.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of printed materials.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate print job requirements and deadlines.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining inventory of print supplies.
• Prepares digital files for printing, including formatting, resolution adjustments, and color management.
• Understands the step-by-step process of print production, from receiving a design file to the final printed product, including quality control checks.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Enthusiasm for graphic design and print production.
• Familiarity with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new printing technologies.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining various printing equipment, including printers, copiers, and screen printers.
• Showcases a fundamental understanding of graphic design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and image manipulation.
• Has knowledge about different types of paper, ink, and other printing materials, and can select the most appropriate materials for different print projects.

Education and Training
Successful completion of Digital Media or Foundations of Design, Multimedia Arts, & Digital Communication. Enrollment in Media Arts courses are preferred. Students should be enrolled in WBL: Design and Multimedia in the 2024-2025 school year.

Confidential Information

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regardingstudents, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentialitylaws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great careshall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access tothe material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records inaccordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience

• Must be a current Roosevelt High School student
• Must be 16 years of age or older

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Collaborate with team members on the design and layout of print materials.
• Assist in operating and maintaining printing equipment.
• Contribute to the production of various print projects, including posters, banners, and promotional materials.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of printed materials.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate print job requirements and deadlines.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining inventory of print supplies.
• Prepares digital files for printing, including formatting, resolution adjustments, and color management.
• Understands the step-by-step process of print production, from receiving a design file to the final printed product, including quality control checks