Opportunities at PCNW
Social Media Assistant
PCNW is hiring a part-time Social Media Assistant that supports the Marketing Director with the execution of social media campaigns by creating and posting content, engaging with followers, and monitoring analytics.
Working closely with the Marketing Director, the Social Media Assistant supports audience growth through the creation of still and video content, occasional graphic design, strategic scheduling and posting, active social listening, community engagement, and performance reporting.
If you’re passionate about arts education and believe in the power of community and photography, then view the full job description here.
Work Schedule:
Hours per week: 15
Compensation:
$22/hour, this position is not eligible for benefits or PTO.
To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and work samples (links okay) to opportunities@pcnw.org with the subject line “Social Media Assistant”. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals are encouraged to apply. Priority Deadline is March 9, 2026. Interviews will begin the week of March 16, 2026 with an anticipated start date of early to mid-April.
On-Call Weekend Lab Monitor
The On-Call Weekend Lab Monitor position is responsible for overseeing the Digital Labs and the Daylight Studio on the weekends when the regularly-scheduled weekend lab monitor is not available. Weekend Lab Monitors also provide as-needed support to the Front Desk, including checking and changing darkroom chemicals and covering breaks. This role provides excellent customer service in assisting our students, faculty and clients with printing, scanning and basic photographic editing. Fostering a welcoming environment is essential to a positive and productive experience for our lab users.
View the full job description here.
Hours:
This is an on-call role, filling in when a regular weekend monitor is not available. 6 hours shifts, Saturday or Sunday, 12-6pm.
Compensation:
This position pays $21.30/hour. This position does not include overtime and is not eligible for benefits.
To Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team as an On-Call Weekend Lab Monitor please reach out via email to pcnw@pcnw.org. Please include a resume or other description of relevant experience, and a brief summary of why you are interested in the position. Priority Deadline is March 15, 2026.
Call for Proposals of Workshop Curriculum: Photography as an Agent for Change 2026
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is excited to present our fifth year of Photography as an Agent for Change, a workshop series exploring photography as a tool for advancement in racial equity, social justice, environmental justice, visual literacy, creative practice, storytelling, and cross-cultural communications. PCNW seeks proposals for curriculum that further these ideas and values. The workshops are intended to reach a broad, diverse audience and be as accessible as possible. As such, it is a priority that the workshops be free and open to all and may be held online or in person. Proposals that consider teaching beyond the traditional classroom walls are encouraged, so think outside the box!
Deadline Extended: January 11, 2026
Call Details
The workshop series will launch in Winter 2026 and include a total of 3-5 workshops. Workshops will be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates and will occur between March and November of 2026. Proposals may be submitted by individuals, teaching teams, organizations, and/or collectives.
Compensation & Responsibilities
Those selected are expected to teach and will receive $60/hour for their teaching hours as well as five hours of workshop prep time. PCNW will be responsible for marketing, registration, classroom booking, and administration duties such as student and faculty evaluations. At the conclusion of the program, all educators will be invited to participate in a debrief session.
Instructor Positions
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) offers over 40 courses, classes, and workshops each quarter. We have a diverse student body of BFA candidates, Certificate students, professionals and hobbyists. We are looking for adjunct faculty candidates and instructors to teach classes and workshops in:
Digital photography
Color photography
Black and White photography
Ideas & Practice
Various workshops
Classes are typically 30 hours quarterly and workshops can vary from a few hours to multiple sessions. MFA and teaching experience preferred and for certain courses, required. Please send CV and cover letter to Eirik Johnson, Programs Chair, at ejohnson@pcnw.org. We will contact you for an interview or will keep your CV on file for future consideration.