Sculpture Studio Lead & Fabrication Technician

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning seeks a Sculpture Studio Technician to oversee the daily operations of the Sculpture Studios in Ithaca. You will keep spaces, equipment, and shared resources organized, safe, and ready for use, and you will identify improvements and implement practical solutions.

Working with Sculpture faculty, you will provide technical guidance on materials, processes, and fabrication challenges, support in-class demonstrations, and train thesis

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2–4 years of relevant sculpture, fabrication, and safety experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sculpture techniques and materials (wood, metal, ceramics).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and independent/collaborative working skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize sculpture studios, equipment, and safety practices.
• Provide technical guidance to faculty, students, and independent users.
• Train and supervise student monitors for studio operations.
• Assist with equipment purchases, installations, and repairs.
• Collaborate with EHS and Rand Shop for access and training.

Skills

Technical instruction

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning seeks a Sculpture Studio Technician to oversee the daily operations of the Sculpture Studios in Ithaca. You will keep spaces, equipment, and shared resources organized, safe, and ready for use, and you will identify improvements and implement practical solutions.

Working with Sculpture faculty, you will provide technical guidance on materials, processes, and fabrication challenges, support in-class demonstrations, and train thesis