Federal Work Study Student - Studio Tech

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking a Federal Work Study student to assist in the Art department's studio operations for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The role is 20 hours per week, focusing on studio maintenance and gallery support.

Responsibilities span Ceramics, Painting and Drawing, Photography, 3D Design, and Gallery tasks, including prep, equipment maintenance, installations, and documentation to support instructors and exhibits. Candidates must lift up to 50 lbs and complete FAFSA.

Qualifications

• Completion of FAFSA is required.
• Interest in working within the art department.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to get dirty.

Responsibilities

• Assist in upkeep of all studios and gallery.
• Support in maintaining equipment (kilns, pug mill, tools).
• Help with prep and clean-up at semester start/end.
• Assist instructors with studio prep and materials organization.
• Assist in installation and takedown of exhibits.

Skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to get dirty

Interest in art

Job description

Job Title

Federal Work Study Student - Studio Tech

Campus Location

ASU Beebe

Job Description

The Art department is seeking (1) Federal Work Study student at 20 hours per week for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 terms. Duties include: assist in the upkeep of all the studios and gallery.

Ceramics

• Assist in mixing both clay and glazes
• Assist in helping students with studio chores
• Assist in maintaining equipment (kilns, pug mill, & tools)
• Assist in firing processes (loading, unloading, prepping materials such as kiln wash, wadding, and wood for pit firing)
• Help with prepping the studio for the beginning and the end of each semester

Painting and Drawing

• Assist instructors with prep and maintenance tasks in the studio classrooms. This will include but is not limited to: maintaining and securing visual props, cutting paper, organizing tools, help with studio prep for the beginning and ending of each semester.

Photography

• Keeping the lab and accessories in order.
• Help with studio prep throughout the semester.

3D Design

• Help instructors with maintenance tasks in the studio. This includes organizing found objects and other sculpture materials associated with the class.
• Help with prepping materials for class.

Gallery

• Assist with the installation and take down of exhibits
• Assist in gallery maintenance
• Assist in gallery monitoring
• Assist instructors with documentation and cataloguing of visual references and records

Salary

$11.00

Required Qualifications

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Interest in working within the art department. Candidate must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. at a time. Candidate must be willing to get dirty.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Posting Number

S5582017

Open Date

07/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

• Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlale.pdf (English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf