Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$38,272; not specified; benefits eligible 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; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

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
  • positive work atmosphere
  • foster teamwork and 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 relevant experience
  • demonstrated experience as an artist
  • excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • administrative and organizational ability
  • versatility to problem solve across areas of visual arts
  • ability and willingness to learn new skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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