Sculpture Assistant Studio Technician II

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HFWA paid leave

Job summary

University of Denver - DU - Art & Art History Department is seeking an Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician III for the Sunday Open Studio. You will supervise the studio, train assistants, and ensure a safe, clean workshop environment.

The role requires Work Study eligibility, ability to work Sundays, and prior experience as Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician II. This position may include light project work and coordination with students and staff.

Qualifications

• This is a Work Study Position Only.
• Must be able to work on Sundays.
• To be considered for Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician III you must have previously been an Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician II.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Open Studio Hours on Sundays and oversee Studio Assistants and Students.
• Train Studio Assistants on equipment and delegate cleaning tasks.
• Maintain a SAFE and CLEAN workshop; secure tool room and cabinets after shift.
• Monitor safety; ensure proper tool use during Open Studio Hours.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Supervise student cleanup of work areas during Open Studio Hours.
• Fulfill special projects as assigned.
• Handle emergencies as they arise.
• Assist in training Sculpture Studio Assistants.

Skills

Studio supervision

Team leadership

Safety communication

Independent work

Organization

Policy handbook

Education

Work-Study program

Tools

Wood Shop equipment

Metal Shop equipment

Job description

University of Denver - DU - Art & Art History Department

and the job listing Expires on September 10, 2026

• Supervise the Open Studio Hours on Sundays. This includes oversight of the other Studio Assistants and Students using the Space during the Sunday Open Studio Hours.
• Train Studio Assistants on equipment, delegate tasks to Studio Assistants such as daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, work on Special Projects, and assist students with proper usage of equipment.
• Maintain a SAFE and CLEANworkshop in the sculpture studios. This includes sweeping and dusting off the equipment, and locking up the tool room and cabinets at the end of theshift. NOTE: Custodians do not clean the Studio Areas beyond emptying trash, the daily cleaning of sinks, tables/counters, and floors are part of this position’s duties.
• Monitor both Studio Assistants and students during Open Studio Hours to ensure all toolsare being operated in a safe/effective manner.
• Cleaning equipment and routine maintenance of certain equipment.
• Supervise student clean-up of work areas during Open Studio Hours.
• Fulfill special projects as assigned.
• Handle emergency situations if theyarise.
• Assist in the training of Sculpture Studio Assistants.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to be proficient in the Oversight of the Sunday Open Studio Hours including the delegation of tasks, completing projects in an efficient manner, and the ability to thrive as the Supervisor in a chaotic work environment.
• Able to openly communicate issues that arise with the 3-D Studio Technician immediately such as improper tool usage, misuse of the Studio Area, broken tools, or tools that need immediate maintenance. Able to follow both written and verbal instructions and safety protocol.
• Needs to be organized, responsible, mature, and proactive.
• Needs to be able to work independently.
• Needs to enjoy working with people and leading a team while also being a team player.
• It is recommended before applying to a this position that you read the entire Student Work Award Policy Handbook by following the link and download the PDF:Work Award Policy Guide

Required Qualifications

• This is a Work Study Position Only
• Must be able to work on Sundays.
• To be considered for the Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician III position you must have previously been an Undergraduate Assistant Sculpture Technician II.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 1 Yearof Experience
• Fabrication/ shopenvironment with exposure to various Wood Shop and Metal Shop equipment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is moderate to high.

Physical Activities

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with the ability to be vigilant as you supervise students operating shop equipment.
• Required to move about the Sculpture Areawith the capability of transporting objects up to 50 lbs. by applying team lifting skills.

Work Duty Expectations

• In accordance with federal regulations, it is impermissible for a student utilizing work-study funding to be compensated for work performed while the student is expected to be in class.
• Further, a student shall not be allowed to be compensated for studying while at their work-study job.
• It is also not permissible for a student to be compensated for work performed outside their position’s assigned work place or for work performed outside the scope of regular business hours (i.e., a student may not take work home).

Work Schedule

• This is a Sunday Open Studio Shift Only.
• Hours are based on Work Study Academic Year Award Amount
• Employment period runs from the beginning of Fall Quarter to the end of Spring Quarter

Compensation

• Pay: $20.50 per hour.
• In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’sNon-Discrimination Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.