Studio Manager/Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Health coverage

Dental and vision

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Studio Manager/Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician. The position supports the Visual Arts Department in the Winter Visual Arts Center on the Lancaster, PA campus, combining studio management with hands-on teaching.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ordering materials, supervising student workers, and facilitating safe use of tools; coordinating with Facilities & Operations; and assisting with exhibitions in the Russo

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or MFA is required.
• 3+ years of experience as an Instructional Lab Technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of a wide range of sculpture materials, tools, and processes.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, design and fabricate equipment for sculpture studios.
• Order supplies for sculpture faculty and labs.
• Provide instruction and supervision to faculty and students using studio equipment.
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers.
• Support exhibitions in Russo Gallery and Phillips Museum.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Interpersonal skills

Safety-consciousness

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MFA

Tools

Google Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

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RSS Job Feed Department: Visual Arts Locations: Lancaster, PA Posted: Jul 23, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Exempt Position ID: 202958

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Job Description

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Studio Manager/Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician.

Job Details

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to: Department Chair, Visual Arts
• Department: Visual Arts
• Approved Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00

Job Description

The Studio Manager and Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician supports the Visual Art Department in the Winter Visual Arts Center. As a sculpture tech, this position primarily supports the sculpture program and entails partnering with faculty to deliver the department's pedagogical mission. As a studio manager, this position organizes, operates, and maintains the teaching studios and their support spaces, assists faculty and other techs in the department, and, by working closely with Facilities & Operations and other entities, generally manages building operations. This position is also responsible for supporting the department's curatorial mission by installing 4-5 planned exhibitions in the Russo Gallery.

Essential Functions

Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician

• Maintain, design and fabricate equipment for various sculpture studios.
• Work with sculpture faculty to order supplies.
• Provide instruction and supervision to faculty and students using studio equipment.
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers.
• Guide and consult with students working on independent projects and preparing for student exhibitions in the Phillips Museum or Russo galleries within the WVAC.
• Maintain large equipment, hand and power tools, studio furniture and fixtures, tech (i.e., laser cutter, CNC cutter, studio CPUs, etc.).
• Complete routine maintenance, storage, and disposal of Hazmat materials.
• Procure and utilize purchasing platform (Diplomart) for class materials, i.e., Plywood, Steel, plaster, campus savage/recycling, etc. Ensure proper recycling and disposal of waste materials in the studios.
• Manage and implement all relevant safety and health procedures. Safely perform any art-making process needed at the moment by students or faculty on a case-by-case basis.
• Presence/Instructional support in all 5 sculpture classes hosted in the WVAC during the academic year. Instructional support for the course every year. Scheduled studio hours (10-15 hrs per week) of in-studio student assistance. Studio and instructional support of CI & FOW courses when needed.

Studio/facilities Management

• Oversee the organization, operation, and maintenance of all the teaching studios and their support spaces in the WVAC.
• Provide general assistance to faculty and other technicians in the department, and oversee the safety, security, and proper disposal of waste within the building.
• Coordinate with Facilities & Operations on building use and repair, maintenance, cleaning, keys, and fobs and their appropriate configurations, etc.
• Partner with Public Safety as needed for security purposes if/when necessary.
• Facilitate building tours with alumni, Advancement, and Admission, coordinate with facilities on maintenance and building improvements.
• Coordinate with general services and event services during use of building common spaces, studios, and outdoor areas.
• Provide support for:
• club activities hosted within the building.
• annual visiting faculty resident.
• Coordinate with the North Museum and other outside organizations as they host events that impact the WVAC.
• Assist with aspects of general building upkeep and improvements not performed by facilities. Facilitate the adaptation of studios to meet the needs of ever-changing classes hosted within the WVAC. Build furniture and fixtures for studios and galleries.

WVAC Gallery Preparator

• Support the department's curatorial mission by installing 4-5 planned exhibitions in the Russo Gallery. Work with the Phillips Museum to host in the Russo galleries and Gipson Grand Forum.
• Coordinate with the Phillips Museum to borrow/lend resources and equipment, and preparation for the occasion show that the Museum may host in the Russo galleries and Gipson Grand Forum.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or MFA.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Instructional Lab Technician or similar experience (teaching/mentoring, creative studio/facilities management)
• Knowledge of a wide range of sculpture materials, tools, and processes.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license (Job dependent)
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with budget management and running a clean and highly organized working/learning environment.
• Prior professional work experience in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Experience and comfort driving vans for field trips.
• Prior experience using specific systems (Photoshop, InDesign).
• MFA in Sculpture, Design, or other relevant field.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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