Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$38,272; not specified; benefits eligible py
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Material and technical skills
Environmental and occupational safety
The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session

Job Summary

  • The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.
  • The Visual Arts Tech will execute all day-to-day and hands-on aspects of studio operations for the Art & Design Department.

Matching Summary

The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session.

Salary

$38,272; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • material and technical skills
  • environmental and occupational safety
  • digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics studios
  • assist students with technical functions

Nice-to-have

  • enthusiastic team player
  • willing to learn new skills
  • foster teamwork and provide leadership

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in visual art or related fields
  • B.A./B.F.A. in visual art or related field with significant experience
  • Demonstrated experience as an artist
  • Experience managing studios
  • Experience working with students at college level

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter