Art Lab Assistant

CT State Community College; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Northwestern Art Department seeks an Art Lab Assistant to support faculty and students in studio setup, maintenance, and general administrative tasks. The role focuses on preparing equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring a safe, organized learning environment for hands-on artmaking.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree in Art or related field (or equivalent experience); strong knowledge of studio equipment, materials, and safety; excellent communication skills; and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Art or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of studio equipment operation, setup, and safety procedures.
• Basic skills in art equipment maintenance and care.
• Knowledge of various artistic media (sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of art supplies and materials.
• Clean and organize the lab and studios.
• Order supplies as needed to support classes.
• Maintain records of hazardous waste and MSDS sheets.
• Set up, test, and operate studio equipment for classes.
• Assist instructors and students during class and open studio time.
• Direct student workers and coordinate their duties.
• Assist Gallery Coordinator with gallery space management.

Education

Associate’s degree in Art or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: August 7, 2026

Level: Educational Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position

Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Work Location: CT State Northwestern (Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098)

Work Modality: On site;Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by August 26, 2026

Position Summary

The Art Lab Assistant provides assistance to faculty and students in the Art Department. The Art Lab Assistant’s main function is to perform studio set up and maintenance and general administrative assistance to an academic studio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theAcademic Coordinator or Department Chair, the Art Lab Assistant is accountable for assistance to faculty by setting up, maintaining and operating one or more assigned academic studios in the Art Departmentthrougheffective performance in these essential duties: Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining an inventory of art supplies
• Cleaning and maintaining organization in the lab
• Ordering supplies as necessary
• Maintaining records of hazardous waste and MSDS sheets
• Organizing hazardous waste at the beginning of the semester
• Maintaining the classrooms and studios in safe and working order
• Monitoring solvents and other materials
• Preparing clay and glazes for student use
• Mixing and recycling of clay and glazes
• Loading, Firing, Unloading kiln
• Organizing still life materials
• Ensuring safe and proper use of tools and equipment
• Setup and testing of studio equipment and materials
• Preparing equipment for studio use
• Supporting academic functions of the art department
• Assisting instructors and students during class and open studio time
• Directing student workers’ duties
• Performing other job related duties as assigned
• Assisting Gallery Coordinator with all aspects of managing gallery space and program

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Art or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training which would lead to the competencies required to carry out the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of principles and concepts of the Art Program
• Advanced understanding in assigned studio equipment operation, and set up and safety procedures
• Basic skills in Art equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of different artistic media (including sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, and photography)
• Knowledge of art studio environment, materials and techniques
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with guiding students

Work Environment

• Incumbents typically perform their work in studios or classrooms as well as rooms for storage and cleaning of equipment. Incumbents may be required to clean equipment and apparatus, to transport and set up equipment, involving moderate physical effort. Incumbents may come in contact with materials containing solvents and other toxic substances.Some moderate lifting required (35-50 lbs.)

Salary

• $37.74 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one oftheabove protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.