Resource Lab Assistant

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package available

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts seeks a Resource Lab Assistant to support the Art Foundation Program. Responsibilities include assisting students with projects, leading class demonstrations, and maintaining lab equipment and schedules.

The role requires hands-on experience with art and design, familiarity with Adobe photo/video tools, and a commitment to a respectful, professional environment within a busy educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in the arts or an arts related field or equivalent professional experience and training.
• Professional experience in Art & Design
• Demonstrated experience fostering respect, professionalism and civility with a diverse population

Responsibilities

• Consult with students about projects
• Class demonstrations
• Maintain lab organization and cleanliness
• Inventory management and calendar coordination
• Manage print/cut job queue and sample library
• Oversee special projects based on the candidate’s area of expertise

Skills

Adobe editing software

Education

Bachelor's in arts or related field

Tools

Large format printer

Laser engraver

DTG printer

Vinyl cutters

Job description

Resource Lab Assistant (Non-Benefited) - Art Foundation Program - School of the Arts

Duties include:

• Consulting with students about projects
• Class demonstrations
• Knowledge of Adobe Photo and Video editing software
• Review of digital files and starting prints for:
• Large format printer
• Laser engraver
• Direct to Garment (DTG) printer
• Vinyl cutters
• Cleaning equipment and facilities
• Inventory
• Maintain shared Google calendar
• Maintain queue for all print/cutting jobs via shared Google folder
• Developing and adding to ongoing sample library
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the lab and equipment
• Engaging in and overseeing special projects based on the candidates’ area of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in the arts or an arts related field or equivalent professional experience and training.
• Professional experience in Art & Design
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts
• Teaching experience preferred

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Slotting: H - 82486 Arts Technician 2

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: Up to 29 hours per week on average

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite