Art Model - West

Cuyahoga Community College; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community college in New Jersey is seeking an Artistic Model to sustain nude and clothed poses for art students, assisting them in studying anatomy and structure for artistic drawings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to interacting professionally with a diverse student population. Flexibility to work evenings is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to apply fundamental Artistic Modeling concepts in varied situations.
• Experience in properly interacting with instructors and students.

Responsibilities

• Sustain a variety of both clothed and nude poses for art students.
• Adapt to different portrait poses as per instructor direction.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with students.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Fundamental Artistic Modeling knowledge

Sensitivity to diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Sustains nude and clothed professional portrait poses for art students to observe anatomy and structure to compose artistic drawings and/or paintings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sustains a variety of both clothed and nude poses for art students
• Adapts to a range of portrait poses and instructor direction
• Professionally and appropriately interacts with students
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental Artistic Modeling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Ability to appropriately, sensitively, and professionally interact with instructors and students
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings as needed
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is performed in a classroom studio environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
• Typically, the employee will be required to sustain seated, standing and reclining poses for long periods of time
• Typically, the employee will be required to perform and sustain quick, energetic poses
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.