Pathways Intern

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is seeking a Pathways Intern to support the day-to-day upkeep of art studios, including woodshop, metal shop, and digital fabrication lab.

You will assist the Safety and Studio Coordinator in developing training programs and signage to introduce students to safe and effective use of shop equipment, and work on special projects such as furniture fabrication and equipment repair. Strong organizational and communication skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in student employment or studio settings is helpful.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain various art studios, including woodshop, welding, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and painting.
• Design and complete studio development projects as assigned.
• Aid in the design and implementation of a new training systems and signage to introduce students to safe usage of shop equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of studio equipment.
• Maintain a database of chemicals and materials used, with emphasis on safe usage and storage.
• Train fellow students on proper usage of studio equipment.
• Supervise fellow students’ usage of equipment to ensure safe practices.
• Oversee cleaning of studio spaces.

Job description

Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students

Position Title

Pathways Intern

Job Category

Student Hourly

Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

The Pathways Intern will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of various studio spaces, especially the woodshop, metal shop, and digital fabrication lab. They will assist the Safety and Studio Coordinator in developing training programs and signage to introduce students to the safe and effective use of shop equipment. The Pathways Intern will also complete special projects depending on skills and interests, including the fabrication of studio furniture and the repair of equipment.

Specific Duties

• Manage and maintain various art studios, including specialized studios for woodworking, welding, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and painting.
• Design and complete studio development projects as assigned.
• Aid in the design and implementation of a new training systems and signage to introduce students to the safe and effective use of shop equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of studio equipment.
• Maintain a database of the various chemicals and materials used in the School of Art and Design, with an emphasis on their safe usage and storage.
• Train fellow students on the proper usage of studio equipment.
• Supervise fellow students’ usage of equipment to ensure safe working practices.
• Oversee cleaning of studio spaces.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

EEO Statement: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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