College for Creative Studies is hiring: Studio Art and Craft Technician in Detro

Position Description

The Studio Art and Craft Technician works with Ft Faculty Section Leads and the Lead Department Technician to maintain the physical studio spaces and equipment in the areas of Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, Glass, Ceramics, Metals/Jewelry, and Fibers/Textiles. The technician monitors assigned studio classrooms to assure spaces are adequately set up for classes and equipment is safe and in good working order. This position works collaboratively with the Lead Studio Art and Craft Technician and in coordination with the Studio Art and Craft Program Manager, reporting to the Chair of Studio Art and Craft.

STATUS: Full Time, 10 Month

DIVISION: Studio Art and Craft

REPORTS TO: Chair, Studio Art and Craft

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Work with the Lead Department Technician to develop tasks and day‑to‑day maintenance needed in SA&C areas.
• Maintain availability and flexibility to respond to department faculty technician needs.
• Work specifically with Glass and Ceramics Section Leads to establish and implement ongoing maintenance schedules for Glass and Ceramics studios.
• Fulfill requests for materials and tool or equipment purchases, research options best suited for educational studio use, and coordinate ordering, organization and availability of material resources in the Glass and Ceramic studios.
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of work–study students.
• Assist in safety programs to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Assist authorized students in properly and safely utilizing SA&C facilities.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Communicate health and safety concerns to the Chair and Section Leads.
• Report on equipment that is in need of repair or is obsolete.
• Work with faculty, staff and administration in facility and project planning.
• Assist with department student exhibitions with primary focus during annual end‑of‑year all‑school exhibition (SEO).

Qualifications and Experience

• In‑depth expertise of tools, equipment and processes in Glass.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and processes in Ceramics.
• Experience in Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, Metals/Jewelry, and Fibers/Textiles.
• BFA or MFA preferred.
• High degree of knowledge of mechanical systems; ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve.
• Experience in construction of utility equipment such as metal or wood storage areas, tables, etc.; high degree of craftsmanship.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative worker with aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace of varying abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pick up requested materials and tools.
• Flexible to work days or occasional evenings.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration, and is exposed to outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must be able to climb ladders and frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Located in midtown Detroit, CCS strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world‑class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society.

To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application to hr@ccsdetroit.edu.

For more information, visit the CCS website at http://www.ccsdetroit.edu/.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. CCS subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.