Studio Monitor: Art Studio Keeper & Safety Helper

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Studio Monitor at its Grand Junction campus. The part-time position focuses on maintaining orderly studios, assisting with classes, and ensuring safety and proper use of equipment.

The role supports students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic art education environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, and able to work independently, with good communication skills and knowledge of studio practices.

Qualifications

• Experience, coursework, or demonstrated interest in the relevant art discipline preferred.
• Previous experience working in an art studio, educational environment, makerspace, or similar setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational and cleaning skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and departmental policies.
• For after-hours student support, demonstrated knowledge and experience with the relevant studio practices, equipment, materials, or techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of art studios, work areas, and shared spaces.
• Ensure tools, equipment, supplies, and work surfaces are properly organized and returned to their designated locations.
• Monitor the condition of studio spaces and report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to the appropriate department personnel
• Help maintain a safe and functional working environment by following departmental safety procedures.
• Assist with routine studio upkeep, including cleaning work surfaces, floors, sinks, storage areas, and other shared spaces.
• Help prepare studios for classes, workshops, critiques, and other department activities as needed.
• Monitor studio use and help ensure that students follow established studio policies and procedures.
• Provide a welcoming and professional presence in the studio.
• When qualified through prior education or experience, provide basic guidance and assistance to students working in the studio after regular class hours.
• Help students with appropriate use of studio equipment, materials, and processes within the scope of the employee's knowledge and training.
• Know when to refer technical, safety, or instructional questions to faculty or appropriate department staff.
• Perform other studio-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Job description

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Studio Monitor at its Grand Junction campus. The part-time position focuses on maintaining orderly studios, assisting with classes, and ensuring safety and proper use of equipment.

The role supports students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic art education environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, and able to work independently, with good communication skills and knowledge of studio practices.