Art Studio Lab Assistant - Hands-On Studio Support

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

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College Northwestern Art Lab is seeking an Art Lab Assistant to help faculty and students with studio setup, maintenance and admin tasks. You’ll prepare equipment, stock supplies and keep studios safe for classes and open studio time.

The role is part-time (up to 17 hours weekly), on-site at CT State Northwestern (Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098) starting September 2026. Associate degree in Art or related field or equivalent experience required; knowledge of art media is

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Art or related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced understanding in studio equipment operation, setup and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of different artistic media including sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing and photography.
• Knowledge of art studio environment, materials and techniques.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of art supplies.
• Clean and organize the lab.
• Order supplies as necessary.
• Maintain records of hazardous waste and MSDS sheets.
• Organize hazardous waste at the beginning of the semester.
• Maintain classrooms and studios in safe working order.
• Monitor solvents and other materials.
• Prepare clay and glazes for student use; mix and recycle clay and glazes.
• Load, fire, unload kiln; set up studio equipment.
• Support instructors and students during class and open studio time; direct student workers.

Skills

Art program understanding

Studio equipment operation

Safety procedures

Art media knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Art or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Connecticut State Community College Northwestern Art Lab is seeking an Art Lab Assistant to help faculty and students with studio setup, maintenance and admin tasks. You’ll prepare equipment, stock supplies and keep studios safe for classes and open studio time.

The role is part-time (up to 17 hours weekly), on-site at CT State Northwestern (Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098) starting September 2026. Associate degree in Art or related field or equivalent experience required; knowledge of art media is