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Details - Creative Media & Technology Environmental Graphic Technical

THE POSITIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO CURRENT STUDENTS. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact Human Resources (Student Assistant positions) at 530-898-4664 or Faculty Affairs (Instructional Student Assistant (ISA), Teaching Associate (TA), or Graduate Assistant (GA) positions) at 530-898-5029 prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

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Creative Media & Technology Environmental Graphic Technical

Apply now Job no: 559733
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title: 

Environmental Graphic Technical
College/Unit/Division: Division of IT
Department/School: Creative Media & Technology
Application Deadline:

7/14/2026
Seasonal Role Working Dates:

Summer 2026 & Academic Year 26/27
Student Employee Classification Level:

Student Employee III - $17.50
Position Available for the Following Funding Types:

Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
Location Type:  On-site
Role Description:

Job Summary

The Presentation and Environmental Graphics department is a specialized design-build service that creates high-impact visual communication products for the campus community. We produce a wide range of graphic solutions, including signage displays, way-finding designs, conference graphics, stage backdrops, window decals, and large-format banners.

Under general supervision, the Environmental Graphic Technician will act as a student assistant to help execute both the digital production and physical fabrication/installation of these materials. This role offers a unique hands-on experience bridging digital graphic design with physical workshop production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Digital Pre-Press Production: Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare, scale, crop, and pre-flight design files for large-format printing.

• Large-Format Printing: Set up, operate, and maintain large-format inkjet printers, plotters, and vinyl cutters.

• Finishing & Fabrication: Trim, cut, weed, and mask vinyl graphics. Apply substrates, mount prints, laminate materials, and handle physical assembly using glue, paint, and basic hand or power tools (e.g., drills, saws, scrapers).

• Installation & Removal: Assist with the physical on-site application, hanging, or mounting of wall murals, directories, window decals, and event backdrops across campus. Scrap, clean, and prep surfaces for new installations.

• Shop Maintenance & Logistics: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment. Assist with tracking material inventory and transporting displays for on-campus events.

Minimum Qualifications

 • Enrollment Status: Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of half-time units (6 units for undergraduates, 4 units for graduate students) within the CSU system during the academic term.

 • Safety Protocols: Ability to follow strict safety protocols while working with tools, sharp blades, and chemical adhesives.

 • Physical Demands: Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to perform physical tasks like standing for long periods, lifting up to 30 lbs, and climbing ladders for graphic installations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fields of Study: Strongly prefer students majoring in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Interior Design, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related hands-on fields.

Software Skills: Foundational proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Design/Build Aptitude: Familiarity or comfort with basic hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws).

Craftsmanship: Strong attention to detail regarding alignment, clean measurements, and meticulous cutting or weeding.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to work effectively alongside a team of professional designers and craftspeople. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to communicate with team members in a timely manner.

Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for special campus events.
Applicants Must Provide:
  • Resume (required)
  • (Cover letter) - optional
  • (Class schedule / availability) - optional
Job-related questions should be directed to:
  • Johnny Poon
  • 530-898-4299
  • jpoon@csuchico.edu
  • MLIB010

Additional Information:

All work must be performed within the State of California.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 

Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.

The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

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