Temporary Studio Technician

Temporary Studios Technician

The Temporary Studios Technician plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of studio facilities for print media, painting, and drawing within the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. This position ensures that studio environments are safe, organized, and fully functional by maintaining equipment, managing materials, and overseeing access to specialized tools. You will coordinate day-to-day activities within the studios, ensuring that students and faculty have the resources they need to successfully execute coursework and creative projects.
This is a temporary role beginning July 15, 2026 and ending January 14, 2027.
In this role, you will provide hands-on technical support and instruction to students, assisting with proper equipment use, material selection, and studio processes. You will demonstrate techniques, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help users translate artistic concepts into practical outcomes. Working closely with faculty, you will support course needs and ensure that studio practices align with curricular objectives while reinforcing a culture of safety and accountability.
The Temporary Studios Technician also supervises and coordinates student employees, including training, scheduling, and monitoring performance to ensure effective studio coverage. You will partner with the Manager of Art Studios, facilities staff, and Environmental Health and Safety to maintain compliance with university policies and safety standards. Additionally, you will contribute to inventory management, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of studio operations, helping to foster an environment of creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
About the College, School, Unit or Department
The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University (Cornell AAP) includes the departments of Architecture, Art, City and Regional Planning, the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate, jointly led by AAP and the SC Johnson College of Business, the multicollege Department of Design Tech, and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. The college spans three locations in Ithaca, New York City, and Rome, Italy, each with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies.
Cornell AAP is about acts of transformation. We are committed to reimagining and reshaping the world in new ways, every day. A vital college at one of the nation's foremost research universities, Cornell AAP brings faculty, staff, and students together from around the world to take up some of today's most urgent challenges and advance research, inquiry, and collaborative approaches to designing, making, and doing that make a more just and resilient future.
What We Need
Associate's degree in a relevant field (BFA preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience
2–4 years of experience in studio arts, with proficiency in printmaking
Demonstrated knowledge of studio equipment, materials, and techniques across assigned areas
Experience providing hands-on technical support and instruction to students or users
Strong understanding of safety practices, including proper handling of materials and equipment
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and maintain tools and facilities
Experience supervising or coordinating student employees or similar groups
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment
If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or advanced training in a related discipline
Experience working in a higher education or academic studio environment
Experience in Painting or drawing environments.
Familiarity with inventory management and equipment lifecycle planning
Experience supporting exhibitions, installations, or gallery operations
Advanced technical expertise in one or more studio areas (e.g., printmaking processes or specialized media)
Compensation - $25-$27/hr.
Rewards and Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell