Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$38,272 py
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
Studio operations
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 Department of Art & Design recognizes the critical role of continued creative practice for the Studio Technician, and will provide opportunities for professional support and development.
  • 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.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • material and technical skills
  • manage multiple projects
  • studio operations
  • environmental and occupational safety
  • digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics

Nice-to-have

  • enthusiastic team player
  • collaborative and initiate projects
  • healthy work-life balance
  • positive work atmosphere

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in visual art or related fields
  • B.A./B.F.A. in visual art or related field with significant relevant experience
  • experience managing studios
  • experience working with students at college level
  • demonstrated experience as an artist
  • excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • administrative and organizational ability
  • ability and willingness to learn new skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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