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Federal Work Study IND Shop Assistants will assist in the general daily operations of the IND Shop which includes supporting students and faculty and supporting the Industrial Design Department with basic administrative functions.
This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to use the Shop toolroom equipment and assisting students in the use and checkout of the approved addition this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study students educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Work Study IND Shop Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment learn customer service skills and learn basic administrative skills.
Responsibilities:
Check equipment and tools in and out of the Shop toolroom for students and faculty.
Monitor Shop usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies.
Assist with the maintenance of approved Shop equipment and tools.
Assist/partake in in-house projects as assigned
Assist with general departmental administrative tasks.
Familiar with or willing to learn the usage of specialized key departments (3D printing laser cutting wood/metal shop paint) is preferred
Qualifications:
Basic computer skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Familiar with or willing to learn basic 3D modeling software (ie. rhino/fusion/etc.) is preferred
Location:
1849 Washington & 1835 Van Ness (Warehouse)
Reports to:Rudy Servande/Max Cohen
Pay Rate:$19.18 per hour
Application Deadline: September 29 2025
Work Schedule: Up to 20 hrs/week*
*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.
Length of Employment: The students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.
Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .
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