Sculpture Studio Assistant I

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Denver's Art & Art History Department seeks a Work Study student to maintain a safe, clean sculpture workshop and supervise Open Studio Hours. The role includes equipment cleaning, special projects, and responding to emergencies, with a flexible schedule including nights/weekends.

Pay is $19.84 per hour and the position supports academic-year operations in the sculpture facilities.

Qualifications

• These openings in Sculpture are Work Study ONLY.
• Fabrication/ shop environment with exposure to Wood Shop and Metal Shop equipment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is moderate to high.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a SAFE and CLEAN workshop in the sculpture studios, including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping daily, and securing the tool room at shift end.
• Supervise students during Open Studio Hours and ensure safe, effective use of tools and accountability for cleanup.
• Clean equipment and perform routine maintenance of certain equipment.
• Supervise student cleanup of work areas during Open Studio Hours.
• Fulfill special projects (e.g., building shelves, storage boxes, signage, end-of-quarter maintenance).
• Handle emergency situations as they arise.

Skills

Follow instructions

Organized

Team player

Flexible schedule

Artwork experience (nice)

Independent worker

Education

Work Study

Tools

Wood Shop equipment

Metal Shop equipment

Job description

University of Denver - DU - Art & Art History Department

and the job listing Expires on February 19, 2027

• Maintain a SAFE and CLEANworkshop in the sculpture studios. This includes vacuuming and dusting off the equipment, cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping the floors daily, 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.
• Supervise students during Open Studio Hours and strive thatall toolsare being operated in a safe/effective manner. In addition, checking thatstudents are being accountable for cleaning up any equipment and work areas used.
• Cleaning equipment and routine maintenance of certain equipment.
• Supervise student clean-up of work areas during Open Studio Hours.
• Fulfill special projects as assigned. For example - building shelves, storage boxes, inventory, creating/ printing signage, and end of quarter/ academic year maintenance and shop clean-up.
• Handle emergency situations if theyarise.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to follow both written and verbal instructions and safety protocol.
• Needs to be organized, responsible, mature, and proactive.
• Enjoys working with people and be a team player.
• Have a flexible schedule and work week nights and weekends if needed.
• Previous experience with artwork and art processes in a plus.
• Needs to be able to work independently.

Required Qualifications

• These openings in Sculpture are Work Study ONLY.
• 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

• Weekly 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: $19.84 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's Non-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.