Studio Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of analog printing techniques and prior experience working in a printmaking studio
• Completion of at least two college-level courses in printmaking
• Knowledge of best practices of safely operating presses and printing machinery and handling supplies, including cleaning chemicals
• Experience in identifying and reporting unsafe conditions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for customer service, including the patience and understanding required to work with students on a daily basis
• Must be a team player
• A self-starter with good multi-tasking skills; highly organized, able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff with varying degrees of skills and backgrounds
• Available to work weeknights and some weekends

Nice To Haves

• Experience with intaglio, relief printing, photo lithography, and silkscreen.
• Experience using large power tools is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree from a recognized trade school, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in higher education

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Studio Assistant in daily upkeep in the studio
• Prepare supplies for workshops and demos
• Assist in communicating assignments or other information to students
• Facilitate regular deep cleaning of studios and equipment
• Post-instruction cleanup and proper reorganization of materials
• Enforce and abide by all College policies
• Work with the Lead Studio Assistant, coworkers, student workers, and Director of Operations to maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment for students, faculty and staff
• Occasional assistance as needed in Archetype Press
• Willingness and ability to cross-train in letterpress processes
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide studio training for studio access and use
• Assure all students understand the fundamental concepts of all processes demonstrated and maintain documentation on demonstrations for asynchronous access
• Assist with questions from students about materials, procedures, and safety within the Printmaking Studio
• Oversee student safety during open lab hours
• Help guide the student in using equipment
• Maintain a safe work environment throughout the department
• Comply and ensure that safety and dress codes are carried out in accordance with shop policies, including wearing assigned PPE
• Attend required training sessions on assigned PPE provided by the College
• Assist with maintaining general safety and security; monitoring access; and maintaining the appearance, temperature, and overall environment of the Printmaking Studio and Archetype Press

Benefits

• The salary range for this position: $22.00 - 25.00 per hour; part-time schedule, up to 15 hours per week.