Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $38,272; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Full-time, primarily evening shifts (12–9pm, mon-thurs; 8-5 friday)
Manage studio operations
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Visual Arts Studio Technician to support its Art & Design Department. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in visual arts and experience managing studio operations, particularly in a college setting

Job Summary

  • The Visual Arts Technical position is an enthusiastic team player willing to work collaboratively and initiate projects.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Visual Arts Studio Technician to support its Art & Design Department. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in visual arts and experience managing studio operations, particularly in a college setting.

Salary

Base: $38,272; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage studio operations
  • Material and technical skills
  • Manage multiple projects
  • Environmental and occupational safety
  • Assist students and professors
  • Digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Collaborative and initiate projects
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • 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 experience
  • Experience managing studios
  • Experience working with college-level students
  • Demonstrated artist experience
  • Excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • Administrative and organizational ability
  • Versatility to problem solve across visual arts disciplines

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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