Painting & Drawing Assistant

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painting and Drawing area in the Department of Art is seeking a student employee to support classrooms and the wood shop. Duties include maintaining classroom walls, tables, equipment, supplies, and signage; tracking classroom equipment and coordinating repairs or replacements; and assisting with end-of-semester material collection and disposal. The assistant will also demonstrate how to construct basic painting stretcher supports, keep records of students who observe demonstrations, and hold at least six open hours per week in the P+D wood shop. During open hours, the assistant will help students and maintain a safe, orderly workspace.

Requirements

Work-study award 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 once per week or as needed.
Check red disposal canisters and flammable-material lockers every two weeks or as needed, and contact SRS for material removal when canisters are near capacity.
Remove unauthorized or outdated signage from classrooms and doors once per month or as needed.
Inventory classroom equipment once per semester, including easels, taboret carts, stools, drawing horses, chairs, work tables, lamps, partition screens, and AV monitors and equipment.
Consult with the Area Representative about equipment requiring repair or replacement.
Work with the work-study supervisor and department accountant to order replacement supplies.
Check classrooms and return equipment to appropriate locations once per week or as needed, in consultation with the Area Representative.
Assist with collecting and disposing of leftover classroom materials at the end of each semester.
At the beginning of each semester, demonstrate how to construct basic painting stretcher supports for each painting section on the schedule.
Keep records of students who have observed the stretcher-support demonstration.
Hold a minimum of six open hours per week in the P+D wood shop, assisting students and maintaining a safe, orderly workspace.
Organize and clean the P+D wood shop once per week or as needed to maintain safety and usability.
Take stock of wood shop supplies once per semester or as needed and consult with the Area Representative about replacing or repairing lost, damaged, or expended materials.
Distribute painting students' allotments of canvas, wood, and gesso in connection with the wood shop demonstration.