Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $38,272; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
Environmental and occupational safety
The Visual Arts Technical position is an enthusiastic team player willing to work collaboratively and initiate projects

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

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

Salary

Base: $38,272; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material and technical skills
  • Manage multiple projects
  • Environmental and occupational safety
  • Digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics
  • Assist students with technical functions

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Collaborative and initiative-taking
  • 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
  • Experience working with students at college level
  • Demonstrated artist experience
  • Excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • Administrative and organizational ability
  • Versatility to problem solve across visual arts

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter