Art Woodshop Supervisor (Adjunct) - Craft & Exhibition Prep

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah seeks an Adjunct Woodshop Supervisor within the Department of Art to oversee the on-site woodshop used by students and faculty. You will supervise student shop technicians, schedule open hours, ensure safety, and manage equipment and materials for framing, exhibition prep, and art shipping.

The role requires hands-on woodworking leadership, teaching and safety training capabilities, plus collaboration with faculty to prioritize projects and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience using and maintaining woodshop tools safely.
• Experience teaching others to safely use woodshop tools.
• Experience managing employees and scheduling.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; high level of craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain woodshop with a set schedule of open hours.
• Work with faculty liaison to hire, train, schedule, and supervise student shop technicians.
• Maintain a safe and clean work space for students and faculty.
• Oversee and maintain woodshop equipment.
• Develop and direct online and in-person training for use of shop equipment in coordination with faculty liaison.
• Work with faculty liaison to authorize, track, and report woodshop expenditures for maintenance and materials.
• Maintain inventory of expendable supplies in shop.
• Assist students and faculty in courses and projects for painting, framing, exhibition prep, and shipping materials.
• Coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students.

Skills

Woodshop supervision

Safety training

Teaching others

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/BFA degree

MFA preferred

Tools

CNC router

Job description

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah seeks an Adjunct Woodshop Supervisor within the Department of Art to oversee the on-site woodshop used by students and faculty. You will supervise student shop technicians, schedule open hours, ensure safety, and manage equipment and materials for framing, exhibition prep, and art shipping.

The role requires hands-on woodworking leadership, teaching and safety training capabilities, plus collaboration with faculty to prioritize projects and maintain