Union – Metals Technician – Craft Centre

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is seeking a part-time on-campus Studio Assistant for the SACC, supporting five studio areas: photography, jewelry and metals, printmaking, ceramics, and fibers. The role involves front-desk duties and assisting studio members across all studios.

Shifts work with Studio Leads; must be willing to support Special Events and workshops, and maintain safety and cleanliness of the space.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must be willing to learn and assist across all studio areas.
• Must work SACC Special Events.
• Must be dedicated to the SACC mission.
• Must be able to lift 25–30 pounds.
• In-depth knowledge of tools and techniques for the metals area.
• Assist studio members with space and equipment as they use the studio.
• Keep the studio space and equipment clean.
• Awareness of SACC programs and events.
• Follow University of Wisconsin System employment policies.
• Maintain the Metals area and equipment.
• Maintain open communication with Managers.
• Provide instruction and demonstrations for Metals Area events.
• Research and recommend purchases for the Metals Area.

Responsibilities

• Work at the front desk and assist studio members.
• Support studio leads during shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the studio and equipment.
• Assist with SACC events and workshops.
• Provide general instruction and demonstrations for Metals Area.

Skills

People skills

Studio area knowledge

Event support

Communication

Safety awareness

Metals area tools knowledge

Education

GPA ≥ 2.25

Tools

Studio tools knowledge

Job description

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Student Involvement

Job Type: Part Time; On-Campus

Start Date: August

Salary: Starting at $11.00 per hour

Days/Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week during the academic year.

Job Description

The Studio Arts and Craft Centre consists of 5 main areas – photography, jewelry and metals, printmaking, ceramics, and fibers. Each area has a lead that is responsible for the general maintenance and overall management of their respective area. Each Studio Lead is works Studio Assistant shifts. Studio Assistants work at the front desk and assist studio members.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with people
• Must have a working knowledge of all of the other areas in the studio and be willing to learn more
• Must be willing to work SACC Special Events
• Must be dedicated to the SACC mission
• Must have the ability to lift 25 -30 pounds
• In-depth knowledge of tools and techniques for the metals area
• Help all studio members as they use the studio space and equipment
• Keep the studio space and equipment clean
• Have awareness of the SACC programs and special events
• Adhere to the University of Wisconsin System employment policies and procedures
• Maintaining the Metals area and equipment
• Having open communication with the Program and Operations Managers
• Torch and enameling kiln certifying all studio members and SACC staff
• Planning and instructing workshops in the Metals Area
• Giving general instruction and demonstrations for Metals Area Special Events
• Researching and recommending purchases for the Metals Area

Panther Edge Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Community Engagement
• Leadership

All staff must attend regular SACC staff meetings (staff meetings are set at the beginning of each semester to accommodate student’s class schedules).

This position is open to UW-Milwaukee students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA.