Student Worker: ART- Portrait Model

ETAMU; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for Portrait Models in the Department of Art for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. As a Portrait Model, you will provide a live figure for drawing in a small class setting and gain experience in how artists capture form, pose, and expression.

Sessions run Fall: up to 6 hours per week; Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00am–1:50pm. Spring: up to 6 hours per week; Fridays 10:00am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Willingness to model for a small drawing class.
• Ability to hold still for extended periods.
• Professional conduct and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Pose for live figure drawing sessions in a class of about 18 students.
• Collaborate with Art Department faculty for orientation and training.
• Participate in required online training.

Job description

Student Worker: ART- Portrait Model# We are Lions!## Student Worker: ART- Portrait ModelApply: Commerce, TX: Part time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-098521**Job Title**Student Worker: ART- Portrait Model**Agency**East Texas A&M University**Department**Art**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Commerce, Texas**Job Type**Student Worker**Job Description****The Department of Art is currently hiring Portrait Models for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.**As a Portrait Model, you will gain practical experience in modeling for visual arts education. You will develop an understanding of how artists capture human forms, poses and expressions. This is not a nude modeling position.This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the educational experiences of art students and enhance your appreciation for the discipline of drawing from life.Fall Semester: Number of hours may vary from week to week, up to 6 hours a week. Class will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am to 1:50pm.Spring Semester: Number of hours may vary from week to week, up to 6 hours a week. Class will be on Fridays from 10am to 4 pm.– Be comfortable being a model in front of a small class (approximately 18 students) of dedicated art students while they draw you.– Ability to hold still for long periods of time, with pose times ranging from 30 seconds up to 30 minutes.– Work with faculty for orientation and training about Art 2323 drawing needs.– Some online training will be required.– Sit quietly and relax into the process of modeling for drawing.– Pose in comfortable, natural positions to avoid overexertionApplicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.