VCUarts Resource Lab Assistant

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Onsite

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts seeks a Resource Lab Assistant (Non-Benefited) for the Art Foundation Program. You will support the resource lab equipment, assist students, demonstrate projects, and help manage prints and digital files.

This on-site role emphasizes collaboration, responsibility, and hands-on use of Adobe editing tools, DTG and laser equipment, vinyl cutters, and large format printers, while maintaining order and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in arts or arts-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience in Art & Design.
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive environment with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with students about projects and class demonstrations.
• Support and maintain lab equipment and prints for the large format printer.
• Operate laser engraver, DTG printer, and vinyl cutters as needed.
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and queue for print/cut jobs.
• Develop and maintain the ongoing sample library and lab organization.

Skills

Student consultation

Class demonstrations

Adobe editing

Large format printing

Laser engraving

DTG printing

Vinyl cutting

Inventory management

Google Calendar

Print/cut queue management

Sample library development

Lab organization

Education

Bachelor's in arts or arts-related field

Tools

Adobe editing suite

Large format printer

Laser engraver

DTG printer

Vinyl cutter

Google Workspace / Calendar

Job description

Resource Lab Assistant (Non-Benefited) - Art Foundation Program - School of the Arts

Computer lab monitors will provide support for all equipment housed in the Art Foundation Program resource lab.

Duties include:

• Consulting with students about projects


• Class demonstrations


• Knowledge of Adobe Photo and Video editing software


• Review of digital files and starting prints for Large format printer


• Laser engraver


• Direct to Garment (DTG) printer


• Vinyl cutters


• Cleaning equipment and facilities


• Inventory


• Maintain shared Google calendar


• Maintain queue for all print/cutting jobs via shared Google folder


• Developing and adding to ongoing sample library


• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the lab and equipment

Engaging in and overseeing special projects based on the candidates’ area of expertise.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in the arts or an arts related field or equivalent professional experience and training.
Professional experience in Art & Design

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts


• Teaching experience preferred

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Slotting: H - 82486 Arts Technician 2

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: Up to 29 hours per week on average

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite