Painting & Drawing Assistant

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painting and Drawing area in the Department of Art seeks a student employee to support classroom and wood shop upkeep, equipment and supply management, and student demonstrations. Duties include maintaining painting and drawing classrooms, organizing and checking equipment and supplies, assisting with end-of-semester materials collection, and helping ensure the wood shop remains safe and usable. At the beginning of each semester, the assistant demonstrates basic painting stretcher support construction, records which students have attended, and holds at least six open hours per week for students to use the wood shop. The assistant is present during open hours to help students and maintain an orderly workspace.

Requirements

A work-study award is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with painting and drawing.
Wood shop experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and paint critique walls and work tables in Painting and Drawing classrooms once per semester or as needed.
Organize equipment, furniture, and supply closet contents in Painting and Drawing classrooms weekly or as needed.
Check red disposal canisters and flammable materials lockers every two weeks or as needed, and contact SRS for removal when canisters are near capacity.
Remove unauthorized or outdated signs from Painting and Drawing classrooms and doors monthly or as needed.
Inventory classroom equipment once per semester, consult with the area representative about repairs or replacements, and coordinate replacement-supply orders with the work-study supervisor and department accountant.
Check classrooms weekly or as needed and return equipment to its appropriate location in consultation with the area representative.
Assist in collecting and disposing of leftover classroom materials at the end of each semester.
At the beginning of each semester, demonstrate construction of basic painting stretcher supports for each scheduled painting section, record students who have observed the demonstration, and hold at least six open wood shop hours per week.
Assist students during wood shop open hours and maintain a safe, orderly workspace.
Organize and clean the Painting and Drawing wood shop weekly or as needed to maintain safety and usability.
Inventory wood shop supplies once per semester or as needed and consult with the area representative about replacing or repairing lost, damaged, or used materials.
Distribute painting students' allotted canvas, wood, and gesso in connection with the wood shop demonstration.