VCUarts Woodshop Technician Assistant (Non Benefited)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for Woodshop Technician Assistant (Non Benefited) in the Art Foundation Program within the School of the Arts. The role oversees the student woodshop in the absence of the Woodshop Technician, trains students on equipment safety, demonstrates proper use of tools, and supports faculty with projects.

Candidates should have a BFA or equivalent, extensive woodshop experience, and proven ability to work with diverse students and staff onsite.

Qualifications

• BFA or equivalent professional, training and education required.
• Professional experience in Art & Design required.
• Extensive woodshop experience required.
• Experience with woodworking, machinery and woodshop safety required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations in the student woodshop when the Woodshop Technician is not working.
• Provide introductory woodshop equipment safety and operations training sessions.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment to students for assignments.
• Monitor the use of hand-held tools.
• Supervise students using power machinery in the woodshop.
• Complete special projects for the Art Foundation Program as requested by administration.

Skills

Art & Design experience

Woodshop experience

Woodworking safety

Education

BFA or equivalent professional, training and education

Job description

Woodshop Technician Assistant (Non Benefited) - Art Foundation Program - School of the Arts

Job Description

The Art Foundation Program Woodshop Technician Assistant oversees all operations in the student woodshop when the Woodshop Technician is not working. This includes:

• Introductory woodshop equipment safety and operations training sessions.
• Demonstrating to students the proper use of the equipment in order for them to achieve the desired results for assignments.
• Monitoring the use of hand-held tools.
• Monitoring students' safe use of the Woodshop's power machinery that can only be operated by students who are supervised by trained staff.
• Special projects for the Art Foundation Program as requested by the Art Foundation administration.

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.

Required Qualifications

• BFA or equivalent professional, training and education.
• Professional experience in Art & Design.
• Extensive woodshop experience required.
• Experience with woodworking, machinery and woodshop safety required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFApreferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Slotting: H - 82361 - Coordinator MS 1

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite