Sculpture Studio Technician: Craft, Maintain & Elevate

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Education benefits

Job summary

The Sculpture Studio Technician at Cornell University oversees daily operations of the Sculpture Studios in Ithaca, ensuring spaces, equipment, and shared resources are well organized, safe, and ready for teaching and research. You will work with faculty to adapt layouts, storage, and access to evolving needs across traditional and digital sculpture techniques.

You will recruit and supervise student monitors, provide training on safety, and collaborate with the Director of Material Practice to

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with 2–4 years of relevant sculpture/fabrication experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sculpture techniques and materials (wood, metal, ceramics).
• Ability to instruct and guide users with varying experience; strong safety judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize Sculpture Studios, ensuring safety and readiness for teaching and independent work.
• Supervise, train, and schedule student monitors to support studio operations and access, including evenings and weekends.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, processes, equipment, and fabrication challenges to students and faculty.

Skills

Technical instruction

Safety awareness

Collaborative

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Sculpture Studio Technician at Cornell University oversees daily operations of the Sculpture Studios in Ithaca, ensuring spaces, equipment, and shared resources are well organized, safe, and ready for teaching and research. You will work with faculty to adapt layouts, storage, and access to evolving needs across traditional and digital sculpture techniques.

You will recruit and supervise student monitors, provide training on safety, and collaborate with the Director of Material Practice to