Sewing Studio Technician
Sewing Studio Technician
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Job Description
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs including Oregons top-ranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health dental life insurance retirement substantial paid time off tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette please contact our HR Department or call us at .
POSITION SUMMARY
The sewing studio Technician provides instruction in the safe operation and usage of the sewing studio spaces tools and equipment. The Sewing Studio Technician is responsible for the cleanliness functionality and maintenance of the space and equipment. The Sewing Studio Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Sewing Studio Technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager and the Department Chair to support the curriculum. Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours (8 hours weekly).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with specific classes assisting the faculty in delivering their curriculum
Maintain a safe clean and organized studio environment
Restock supplies and tools based on student and faculty needs
Maintain equipment and machinery
Educate students about safety procedures in the shop
Supervise students shop use during open lab times
Provide class demonstrations in tool usage
Administer tool use/check out system
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Recent continuing education or apprenticeship
Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide variety of sewing and fiber tools
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to give and receive direction & communicate effectively with a diverse population of students faculty and staff
Proactive self-motivated energetic problem-solving
Strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair
Excellent supervisory and organizational skills
Understanding of institutional health and safety issues
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Fine Art Degree
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the My Experience section labeled Resume:
Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis (optional based on department/ position)
Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Typical work schedule is 8 hours weekly - work hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and will involve some weekend hours.
Typical work schedule
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
