Visual Arts Technician

The Visual Arts Technician supports the educational mission of the Visual Arts Department by collaborating with faculty staff and students to cultivate safe inclusive and well-functioning studio environments that foster teaching learning and creative practice. The position provides support to the Visual Arts program with specialized expertise in woodworking and coordinating woodshop operations while assisting in coordinating the day-to-day operation of shared studio facilities the managing and maintenance of technical resources and equipment and fabrication needs across the department. The technician supervises student employees provides technical demonstrations and mentorship assists with exhibitions and installations and supports faculty instruction and independent student work through collaborative problem-solving and technical guidance. The position also administers the Lending Library a department initiative extending student artwork into the broader campus community.

Department Overview:

Housed in the Bryant Arts Center the Visual Arts program at Denison University offers B.A. and B.F.A. degrees rooted in a studio-based interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. Students engage in rigorous creative practice across 2D 3D and digital/time-based media while grounding their work in art history critical theory and contemporary cultural contexts. The program emphasizes hands-on mentorship visual literacy independent thesis projects and active participation in campus exhibitions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operation organization maintenance and continual improvement of Visual Arts studios workspaces storage areas equipment and shared facilities to support teaching student learning and creative research.

• Collaborate with faculty to support course needs through technical demonstrations equipment orientation clay mixing and material preparation troubleshooting and guidance for students during classes and independent studio work.

• Inspect maintain repair and coordinate servicing of studio equipment and specialized tools; implement safety protocols maintain safety documentation and train students and student employees in the safe operation of equipment and facilities.

• Manage inventories of equipment tools consumable materials and supplies; coordinate purchasing vendor relationships equipment repairs and budget tracking for studio operations.

• Recruit train schedule and supervise student employees while mentoring students in the responsible use of studio resources equipment and professional studio practices.

• Assist faculty and students with exhibition preparation gallery installation special events visiting artists and other departmental initiatives that support the academic and public mission of the Visual Arts Department.

Minimum Requirements:

1-3 years of demonstrated professional experience supporting studio facilities woodworking shops fabrication laboratories or comparable creative or technical environments.

Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe organized and inclusive studio environments.

Preferred Requirements:

M.F.A in Visual Arts or Studio Arts

Three (3) or more years of professional experience supporting studio facilities fabrication shops makerspaces or comparable educational or creative environments.

Experience with ceramics is a plus.

OSHA 10- or OSHA 30-Hour certification or comparable safety training.

Why Choose Denison

Denison University is a leading fully residential liberal arts college in Granville Ohio located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831 Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2400 students and around 2000 employees Denison offers employees a supportive forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits with some highlights:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan

• 403(b) retirement savings with 10% contribution from Denison for eligible positions

• Starting at 10 vacation days

• 9 paid holidays

• Campus closure from Christmas to New Years

• Free parking and gym membership

• Free classes for employees

• Full tuition coverage for dependents

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Hourly Pay: $29.52/hour - $30.26/hour 35 hours/week