Art Lab/Pottery Lab Assistant - Student

Oklahoma City Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking educational institution for a part-time Art Lab/Pottery Lab assistant. This role is perfect for current students passionate about visual arts and eager to assist faculty with various tasks, including maintaining the lab environment and ensuring safety procedures are followed. You'll gain hands-on experience while contributing to a vibrant artistic community. If you're looking to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the arts, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a current OCCC student with Visual Art experience.
• Knowledge of safety and health procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Art Faculty with lab duties and maintain cleanliness.
• Load kilns and monitor tool cage while answering questions.

Skills

Visual Art experience

Physical stamina

Safety and health procedures knowledge

Education

Current OCCC student enrolled in minimum 6 hours (Fall/Spring)

Current OCCC student enrolled in minimum 3 hours (Summer)

Federal Work Study award

Tools

Pottery wheels

Kilns

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Annual Hours: As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range: $10.00

Position Type: Temporary Part-time

Job Category: Student

General Description: The Art Lab/Pottery Lab assistant will be responsible for assisting all Art Faculty in any tasks which are consistent with and/or related to those listed under specific duties.

Reports To: Chair of Media and Arts, Visual Arts Coordinator, Art Lab Assistant and Division Dean

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester with Visual Art experience.

OR

Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award with Visual Art experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Frequently moves materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary (seated or standing) position.

Preferred Qualifications: n/a

Required Training: Work Hours as needed/arranged up to 25 hours a week

Department: Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Job Open Date: 08/12/2024

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

HR Contact:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Number: Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402847

Job Duties:

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Position Specific): Opening and closing lab duties along with maintaining lab hours. Cleaning, which includes but is not limited to: tables, pottery wheels, buckets, cabinets, sinks, floors, sanitation of equipment, etc. Loading Kilns, monitoring tool cage, and answering questions to the best of your abilities.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures): Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Current OCCC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours (fall and spring) or 3 credit hours (summer)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a current OCCC student and have you been awarded Federal Work Study funds?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No