Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$38,272; not specified; university contributions t...
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
Studio operations management
The Visual Arts Technical position provides support for instructors and students during daytime and evening hours, ensuring full-time staff presence during evening classes

Job Summary

  • The Visual Arts Technical position provides support for instructors and students during daytime and evening hours, ensuring full-time staff presence during evening classes.
  • The position involves managing student studio assistants, coordinating environmental health and safety processes, and monitoring studio conditions and equipment.
  • Benefits include university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers for employees and families, 12 holidays, and a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Visual Arts Technical position provides support for instructors and students during daytime and evening hours, ensuring full-time staff presence during evening classes.

Salary

$38,272; Not specified; University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, retirement programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material and technical skills
  • Manage multiple projects
  • Studio operations management
  • Environmental and occupational safety
  • Digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Collaborative and initiative-driven
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Positive work atmosphere

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in visual art or related fields
  • B.A./B.F.A. with significant relevant experience
  • Experience managing studios
  • College-level student work experience preferred
  • Demonstrated artist experience
  • Excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • Administrative and organizational ability
  • Versatility to problem solve across visual arts disciplines

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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