Art - General Lab Studio Assistant 25/26

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: 1020

Work Location & Hours: Lucas Art Workshop Jackson Studios Kresge Art Gallery hours are variable

Qualifications for Position:

• Because this is a position seeking help in a variety of art disciplines background in some the following studio classes are helpful: Drawing 2D and 3D foundations the photography and design digital classes.
• Knowledge of some computer hardware and software.
• Ability to hang and install artwork (training is part of this task).
• Ability to clean apply paint and change light bulbs in the department gallery.
• Ability to keep a schedule and complete tasks on time.
• Responsible problem solver because this job requires a high degree of responsibility in maintaining expensive equipment as well as anticipation of problems and finding solutions to problems.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning: building and equipment.
• Organizing and maintaining studio space.
• Assist faculty set up for demonstrations lectures and classes (ie. printing out photographs designing posters and departmentrelated items etc.)

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

Career and SelfDevelopment

• Show an awareness of own strengths and areas for development.
• Identify areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback.

Communication

• Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal written and nonverbal/body

language abilities.

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively

understand.

Critical Thinking

• Make decisions and solve problems using sound inclusive reasoning and judgment.
• Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.

Global Literacy

• Be present and prepared.
• Demonstrate dependability (e.g. report consistently for work or meetings).

Teamwork

• Listen carefully to others taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions

without interrupting.

• Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

Technology

• Navigate change and be open to learning new technologies.
• Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.

Work Habits (with the 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)
• Makes suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness Enterprising and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with 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 lab 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) 2550 lbs.

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