Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $38,272; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
Studio operations
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 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.

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

Base: $38,272; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, retirement programs

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. 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

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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