Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Student employees for this position must be current UF degree-seeking students registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. They should demonstrate a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations. The role requires the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks as needed, while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a high level of professionalism. Student assistants are expected to be positive representatives of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union, comfortable assisting large groups of people of all ages, and capable of responding to emergency situations and building evacuations.

Requirements

Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
Have the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks as needed
Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
Be a positive representative of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union
Be comfortable assisting large groups of people ranging from young adolescents to older adults
Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
Must be physically able to lift 25 pounds
Eligible to work on campus and employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms of crafting or art
Have previous experience in customer service
Are proficient in verbal and written communication
Exhibit prior cashier skills and reconciliation experience
Show a strong passion for crafting
Hold a CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Commit to working at least 2 shifts (10 hours) per week
Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment, materials, and workspaces within the ACC
Assist with pottery processing, including kiln loading/unloading, glaze dipping, finger sanding, clay cutting, and finished pottery handling
Oversee the paint-a-pot area, ensuring proper use and providing guidance to patrons
Assist and engage with community members, as well as with socials, camps, and classes
Manage customer transactions, including processing card payments and reconciling daily reports
Perform laundry and thorough daily cleaning of the entire space to maintain a safe and organized studio
Process pottery orders and restock supplies as needed
Utilize Microsoft Teams and Excel for communication and administrative tasks
Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely
Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
Other duties as assigned