Federal Work Study - Toolroom Assistant

Academy of Art University School of Game Development; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Academy of Art University offers a Federal Work Study Toolroom Assistant position at 410 Bush Street, 1st Floor Toolroom in San Francisco. You will support students and faculty by checking in/out tools and assisting with administrative tasks within the Jewelry and Metal Arts Department.

The role emphasizes customer service, skill-building in equipment usage, and hands-on practical learning aligned with a student’s educational goals. This is a part-time, hourly Federal Work Study opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment and tools in and out of the toolroom for students and faculty.
• Monitor lab usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies.
• Assist with the maintenance of approved lab equipment and tools.
• Assist with general departmental administrative tasks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.

Position Summary:

Federal Work Study Toolroom Assistants will assist in the general daily operations of the toolroom which includes supporting students and faculty and supporting the Jewelry and Metal Arts Department with basic administrative functions.

This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to use the toolroom equipment and assisting students in the use of the approved tools. In addition, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student’s educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Work Study Toolroom Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment, learn customer service skills, and learn basic administrative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Check equipment and tools in and out of the toolroom for students and faculty.
• Monitor lab usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies.
• Assist with the maintenance of approved lab equipment and tools.
• Assist with general departmental administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Location:

410 Bush Street, 1st Floor Toolroom

Reports to:

Shyla Basuroy

Pay Rate:

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline:

August 17, 2026

Work Schedule:

Up to 20 hours per week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student’s class schedule.

Length of Employment:

The student’s starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].