Studio Manager, Welding

Tufts University • Boston, MA

5h • $60,000 - $90,100

About The Position

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University seeks applications for a full-time Welding Studio Manager. This position is part of the Tufts Technology Services (TTS) team. TTS is Tufts' trusted leader in technology partnership, support, and enablement, delivering solutions in service of the university’s mission. TTS works closely with school and central division partners to meet the technology needs of the Tufts community across our three campuses and throughout our global networks. Our holistic understanding of the Tufts landscape, our dedicated multidisciplinary team, and our IT Service Desk position TTS to provide practical solutions to current challenges and creative, sustainable new approaches as technologies and university priorities evolve.
We are a community of problem-solvers, innovators, and stewards of trust who take pride in building technology foundations that are reliable, secure, and designed for the future. We bring together technology expertise across academic, clinical, infrastructure, operations, research, and student domains, applying our knowledge of digital transformation and effective user experiences. Guided by our core values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, optimism, supporting success, and community-centered service, we’re not just maintaining technology—we’re shaping how it enables discovery, connection, and impact across the university and beyond.

The Studio Manager manages and maintains the Welding Studio which includes facilities for the cutting, forming and welding of steel and other metals. The Studio Manager ensures that the studio is equipped, supplied, and configured to safely support the academic and creative goals of faculty and students. They provide technical support, consultation, and training to faculty and students on complex projects from initial concept to final product. They manage a student workforce, track inventory, purchase materials, and maintain studio tools and equipment. Interested applicants should submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
Successful candidates will have:
Strong proficiency and the ability to provide technical training in MIG, TIG, and gas welding processes, as well as general knowledge in the cutting and shaping of metal for artmaking purposes.
A deep commitment to cultivating an equitable educational environment that welcomes users of all levels, creative interests, learning styles, and identities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including clarity, generosity, and patience.
Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
A demonstrated ability to support students with a wide range of interdisciplinary art projects across multiple media and technological processes.
Experience in the production and exhibition of 3D work within a fine arts context.
An understanding of art school pedagogy and experimental art production.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills typically acquired by completing a bachelor’s degree in fine arts or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience related to studio area.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently manage a changing workload and schedule in a wide variety of settings and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional customer service, end user training and consultation, and effective team project work.
• Strong proficiency and the ability to provide technical training in MIG, TIG, and gas welding processes, as well as general knowledge in the cutting and shaping of metal for artmaking purposes.
• A deep commitment to cultivating an equitable educational environment that welcomes users of all levels, creative interests, learning styles, and identities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clarity, generosity, and patience.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• A demonstrated ability to support students with a wide range of interdisciplinary art projects across multiple media and technological processes.
• Experience in the production and exhibition of 3D work within a fine arts context.
• An understanding of art school pedagogy and experimental art production.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in the fine arts or related field.
• Experience in delivering training or instruction.
• Experience with digital design and CNC fabric

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains the Welding Studio which includes facilities for the cutting, forming and welding of steel and other metals.
• Ensures that the studio is equipped, supplied, and configured to safely support the academic and creative goals of faculty and students.
• Provides technical support, consultation, and training to faculty and students on complex projects from initial concept to final product.
• Manages a student workforce, track inventory, purchase materials, and maintain studio tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager