Jewelry Studio Technician - Arts & Crafts Studio
The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
The Jewelry Studio Technician will be responsible for the education and assistance of members in jewelry creation. This role involves the maintenance and ordering of supplies and equipment, as well as performing general duties to maintain the studio. Responsibilities include registering members, cleaning work areas, performing general chores, teaching workshops, and completing tasks assigned by the Director and Assistant Director.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours as an undergraduate student with a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Must be familiar with workshop safety procedures.
- Must be comfortable speaking with others to answer questions, provide instructions, and explain concepts.
- Must have experience with jewelry construction and design.
- Should be comfortable with basic jewelry fabrication techniques and tools, including soldering with a torch, correctly mixing and using bench chemicals and polishing compounds, shaping metal with a flex-shaft (Dremel) and with hand tools, and polishing both by hand and using a buffer.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with stonework, including use of a lapidary combination unit and setting stones, is preferable.
- Experience with ceramic work is a major plus.
Responsibilities
- Education and assistance of members in jewelry creation.
- Maintenance and ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Perform general duties in maintaining the studio.
- Registering members
- Cleaning work areas
- Performing general chores
- Teaching workshops
- Completing tasks assigned by the Director and Assistant Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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