ST Art Studio Aide 3D - Douglas

Cochise College; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise College in Arizona is seeking a Student - Art Lab Aide to assist instructors in 3D Design and sculpture classes, help keep studios organized, and support students with essential tasks.

This role involves studio maintenance, glaze work, kiln handling, and supervision of open-studio time, while maintaining professional interactions with staff and the public. Enrollment requirements and ceramics experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• F-1 Visa students must enroll full-time (12 credits/semester) and 6 credits in summer.
• Prior experience in ceramics and clay work.

Responsibilities

• Assists with studio organization and cleaning.
• Assists with mixing glazes, preparing reclaim clay and loading and unloading of kilns.
• Supervises open-studio work-time and ensures students follow procedures.
• Interacts with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Keeps art area and other assigned areas neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Studio organization

Ceramics/clay work

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Enrollment at Cochise College with min 6 credits/semester

GPA 2.0 or higher

F-1 Visa enrollment requirements (full-time/12+ credits, summer 6)

Tools

Art lab equipment handling

Kilns loading/unloading

Job description

The Student - Art Lab Aide is responsible for assisting instructors with 3D Design/sculpture classes, studio organization and other necessary tasks.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with studio organization and cleaning
• Assists with mixing glazes, preparing reclaim clay and loading and unloading of kilns
• Assists with supervised open-studio work-time and assures students are following college procedures
• Interacts and communicates with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner
• Keeps art area and other assigned areas and equipment neat and orderly
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

General Expectations

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
• Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A.or higher
• Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer
• Prior experience in ceramics and clay work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of utilization of art lab equipment and machinery
• Skill in basic clay processing
• Ability to report for work on time and notify the appropriate individual in advance if unable to work
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office, classroom, or setting with appropriate climate controls.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important