Visual Arts Studio Technician

Sewanee; Sewanee (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sewanee is seeking an hourly, term-position staff member to support the Visual Art Building sculpture, drawing, and painting studios and assist studio art faculty.

The role provides direct supervision with clear instructions and regular review of completed work by the supervisor. Responsibilities include studio maintenance, exhibit installation, student safety demonstrations, student assistance with equipment, and supervising work-study students.

Qualifications

• Experience with woodworking and metalworking machinery and tools.
• Proficiency with computer modeling software or CAD tools.
• Ability to operate and demonstrate safety with studio equipment and processes.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain studios and equipment for sculpture, drawing, and painting.
• Install and deinstall exhibits for Carlos Gallery and events.
• Provide equipment and safety demonstrations for students.
• Assist students in using equipment and techniques.
• Guide work-study students and support studio faculty.

Skills

Woodworking

Metalworking

Computer modeling

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

High school

Tools

CNC cutter

Laser cutter

3D printers

Foundry

Job description

Primary Function:

Maintains the Visual Art Building sculpture, drawing, and painting studios, and assists studio art faculty.

This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by the supervisor for correctness.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: NE9
• Hourly position
• Term Position
  • Target Hire Date: As soon as possible.
  • This position has an end date of June 30, 2027.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of studios and equipment for sculpture, drawing, and painting studios
• Installation and deinstallation of exhibits in Carlos Gallery and elsewhere for special events
• Equipment and safety demonstrations for students
• Assist students in use of equipment and techniques
• Provide guidance and instruction for work-study students

Judgment Required:

Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used:

Woodworking, metal fabrication & welding, computers, 3d printers, CNC cutter, laser cutter, foundry, spray booth, and printing equipment

Personal Interaction/Communications:

Student Contact: Assists students with use of studio equipment and techniques; oversees work-study students

Internal (Operations Committee, Faculty, Administrative department heads): Works with studio art faculty and interacts with Facilities Management personnel

External (Regents & Trustees, government officials or agencies, visitors, parents, other institutions, colleges, or companies, suppliers): Interacts with suppliers

Education:

High school

Experience:

Woodworking machinery, metalworking, computer modeling

Job-Related Skills:

Woodworking, metalworking, computer modeling, Adobe Creative Suite

Licenses/Certification:

Working Environment:

• Woodworking, metalworking studio - dusty, messy
• Digital computer lab

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand
• Squat,
• Bend,
• Lift and move 50 lbs or more,
• Operate machinery and tools of various sizes.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a vehicle for the University.