Art Department Studio Assistant (Part-Time)

North Park University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 413,280; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Chicago seeks a Studio Assistant to provide support for faculty and students in various art areas. Responsibilities include supervising studio hours, instructing safety procedures, and assisting with studio supply organization. The position requires a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art or equivalent experience, alongside strong organizational skills. Flexibility in working evenings and weekends is needed, with compensation at $30 per hour for approximately 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• MFA in Studio Art or relevant work experience will be considered.
• One to three years of experience in woodworking, model making, and art processes.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor students during studio hours.
• Instruct students in safety programs and procedures.
• Assist with organizing and inventorying studio supplies.
• Coordinate with faculty to support students needing assistance.
• Support faculty with student retention and success.
• Provide assistance with student gallery installations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Education

MFA in Studio Art

Job description

Studio Assistant

About North Park: Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving more than 3,200 students worldwide. Located on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in Chicago’s Northside, the university has celebrated 125 years of heritage and was recently designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. North Park values diversity among its faculty and actively encourages the nomination of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color candidates, regardless of gender.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city‑centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Position Summary

The studio assistant provides faculty and student support for the woodshop, sculpture, printmaking, and painting areas in Wilson Hall. The technician will support faculty’s curricular needs and provide safety training for the use of woodshop equipment, art‑making tools, and kilns. The weekly schedule is flexible but requires mainly evening and weekend availability. Compensation is $30 per hour, approximately 10 hours a week.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor students during regular open studio hours and scheduled studio appointments. (Minimum of 8 hours per week)
• Instruct students in safety programs and procedures to ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery during open studio hours.
• Assist with the organization and inventory of studio supplies.
• Coordinate with faculty to support students needing additional assistance outside of traditional class instruction time, including students with accommodations.
• Support faculty with student retention and success.
• Provide assistance with student gallery installations as needed.

Requirements

• MFA in Studio Art or relevant work experience will be considered.
• One to three years of experience in a variety of woodworking, model making, and art processes.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student, staff, and faculty populace of varying abilities.

Desired

• Experience working with kilns.
• Previous experience teaching or assisting in an education or arts setting.
• Previous experience in an academic setting.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.

Benefits

Not Applicable.

Location

Chicago, IL