Student- Painting/Drawing Studio Assistant (Fall 2026)

Southwestern Michigan College; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking a Student- Painting/Drawing Studio Assistant for Fall 2026. The role supports Lyons 129 studio operations, including opening/closing, supervising equipment, and keeping the space functional while assisting student artists.

The position requires a Visual Arts major with related studio experience and strong customer service. On-campus employment is offered with an hourly pay rate of $13.73.

Qualifications

• Experience with materials and equipment in SMC’s painting/drawing studio.
• Visual Arts major or coursework related to studio arts.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the classroom space during scheduled times.
• Monitor equipment and material use within the space.
• Maintain the functionality of the space as a whole.
• Additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Studio materials

Painting/drawing experience

Ceramics experience

Customer service

Education

Visual Arts major

Second Year Visual Arts major

Job description

Student- Painting/Drawing Studio Assistant (Fall 2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

There are two types of student employment at SMC: Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Regular Student Employment (RSE). All students should apply for any position they are interested in, whether or not they have received a Federal Work-Study award. The SMC Financial Aid Office will determine if the student hired is eligible for FWS but being eligible is not a requirement for most jobs. If a student has received a FWS award, it is not a guarantee of employment and the award amount will not be paid towards the student’s tuition/account. It is a maximum amount that the student may earn over the course of the academic year, if they secure a qualified student employment position. Both Regular Student employees and FWS employees receive an hourly rate equivalent to at least the current minimum wage. The student receives funds in the form of wages on a bi-weekly schedule. The FWS or RSE earnings may be used to assist with a student’s various expenses. If a FWS student earns their maximum award, the hiring department will determine if employment can continue as Regular Student Employment since funds are limited. Students interested in working on campus must be registered, have a complete financial aid file, and complete an online Student Employment Application.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2020321-3

Job Title

Job Title Student- Painting/Drawing Studio Assistant (Fall 2026)

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $13.73 per hour

Job Category

Job Category Student

Department

Department VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The student painting/drawing studio assistance will assist with a variety of duties associated with the Lyons 129 (painting/drawing studio) which include but is not limited to: opening and closing the classroom space during scheduled times, monitoring equipment use, and maintaining the functionality of the space as a whole while working.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with materials and equipment in SMC’s painting/drawing studio
• Visual Arts major
• Painting/drawing/ceramics experience
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with student artists

Preferred Qualifications

• Second Year Visual Arts major

Other Information

• Opens and closes the classroom space during scheduled times
• Monitors equipment and material use within the space
• Maintains the functionality of the space as a whole while working
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Special Instructions to Applicants

You must be enrolled at the College on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours during the summer semester); contact hours will not be used to meet the 6 credit hour minimum.
High-school students who are dual enrolled are eligible for student employment. You must also meet the credit hour requirement.
OR
You must be enrolled or continuing your education with a four-year College partner, on the campus of SMC , and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the summer semester.
All student employees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for student employment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. The physical activity of this position.

A. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
B. Walking. Moving about to accomplish tasks
C. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
D. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

2. The physical requirements of this position.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force when needed.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.

The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.