Jewelry/Metal Smithing Lab Technician (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Jewelry/Metal Smithing Lab Technician maintains the Visual Arts jewelry-making and metalsmithing lab and its supplies. The role monitors and supervises the student lab and work-study students, maintains and purchases supply inventories, and occasionally travels locally to pick up materials and supplies. The technician also assists jewelry/metal smithing faculty with studio maintenance projects and performs other duties as assigned. This is a part-time, onsite position. Work is typically performed in a lab environment with students and staff, and may be noisy and crowded. The position may involve occasional eye strain from working with a computer terminal, local travel, and evening or weekend hours as needed.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or current enrollment in an associate's degree program in jewelry making, metalsmithing, or a related field.
- One year of experience providing support services for an arts studio in an academic or professional facility or studio.
- Experience with equipment used in jewelry making and metalsmithing.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge and experience in jewelry-making and metalsmithing techniques, processes, and tools, including kiln firing and scheduling.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math sufficient to carry out the job duties.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting and/or professional work environment.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise the student lab and work-study students.
- Maintain and purchase supply inventories.
- Occasionally travel locally to pick up materials and supplies.
- Assist jewelry/metal smithing faculty with studio maintenance projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
