Art 3-D Studio Assistant 2526

Expected hours of work per week: 10-20

Work Location & Hours: 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 employees 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

Required Experience:

Junior IC