Art - 3-D Studio Assistant 26/27

This position is for the full academic year. THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS.

Expected hours of work per week : 10-20

Work Location & Hours

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Lucas Art Workshop, hours are variable

Qualifications for Position:
Friendly, willing to learn, punctual
Time management: Able to get necessary assigned tasks done on time as the entire class depends on the student employee's ability to perform their job
Basic knowledge of Woodworking, 3-D Media, Ceramic clay, and related processes is helpful (Enrollment in 3-D Form and Concept, Sculpture, or Ceramics class is helpful)
Willing to get dirty at times
Art Major preferred
Able to handle student artwork with care
Able to keep the studio organized and clean and assist Ceramics Studio Assistant, when applicable
Able to lift 25 lbs.
Mechanical inclination is very helpful
Skills with hand tools or power tools are very helpful
Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

Keep 3-D Studio organized
Help prepare materials for 3-D Form and Concept classes, Sculpture classes, and Ceramics classes
Help set up and clean up instructor demonstrations, when applicable
Keep aware of the needs of the Studio and inform the Professors
When applicable, help Ceramics Studio Assistants perform their tasks such as (loading and unloading kilns, conducting and monitoring kiln firing, inventorying, mixing dry glazes, and recycling clay)
Assist other work study in the department with special tasks such as hanging exhibitions or getting ready for specific events or putting together furniture
Resume skills development

(NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

Career & Self-Development

including building workspace management skills in an area where those skills can translate into future management opportunities
Communication

in the form of clarity regarding weekly time-sensitive tasks as well as semester goals
Critical Thinking

in the form of ordering and sequencing weekly needs compared with semester goals
Leadership

through demonstrating competency with tool and machine usage
Professionalism

by embodying a responsible and safe studio work approach
Teamwork

including regular dialogue with Professors and offering assistance to students in the 3-D Studio when applicable
Technology

as it pertains to proper machine functioning and maintenance
Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values)

The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences by the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)
Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)

Work Environment

This job operates in a studio environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly