PT Visual Art Studio Tech

governmentWilmington, NC

yesterday

Occupations

Audio and Video Technicians Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Museum Technicians and Conservators

Industries

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Fine Arts Schools Museums

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Visual Art Studio TechThe VA (Visual Art) Studio Tech will work in the Visual Arts facility in the CFCC Wilson Center building and the Wilma Daniels Gallery providing technical services to students and to support the operation of the gallery and studios/labs, while ensuring that a safe and productive working environment is maintained for academic courses. The tech will respond to the requests of the studio art faculty and is responsible for a variety of tasks including preparing studios for classes, gallery exhibition work, organizing and inventorying supplies, cleaning work and storage areas, assisting with EPA compliance and safety procedures, photographing and handling student artwork, circulating equipment, and other duties as requested by faculty. Working hours will be 10:00am-3:00pm Monday through Friday. The VA Studio Tech will receive ongoing training as part of the position. The VA Studio Tech will receive general supervision from the AFA Program Chair. The VA Studio Tech will exercise no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions) Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions:

Be punctual and professional
Support a friendly working environment
Work cooperatively with visual art faculty to coordinate shared facility areas and supplies
Technical duties:
Monitor and facilitate technical operation of studios while ensuring a safe work environment, including during open studio and lab hours

Work in facilities including, but not limited to, sculpture studio, printmaking studio, photo lab, darkroom, painting and drawing studios. Provide appropriate proactive and creative support Oversee open studio/lab hours Assist with installation of student projects on hallway display panels Assist with classes taught in assigned spaces Assist with room and equipment setup for classes Organize and maintain tools and equipment in studios Maintain material and supply inventories for courses Schedule and receive deliveries of bulk art materials Work with faculty and departmental leadership on projects in the CFPA as needed Cleaning work and storage areas Safety duties: Remain alert to safety aspects of studio material and equipment Assist students with handling material and equipment during courses The successful candidate will maintain and participate in the continued development of the studios and assist students during class as well as during studio/lab hours. The VA Studio Tech will also need to perform other related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Completion of a minimum of two semesters of college-level visual art courses Candidates should demonstrate their experience coordinating and supporting varied visual art facilities, including 2-D/3-D art studios, photography labs, and darkroom Knowledge of:

Visual art gallery setup
Course content, equipment, supplies, reference materials, and safety procedures appropriate to the assigned spaces
Operational techniques for visual art studio and photo lab equipment
Safety practices in working with art studio and photo lab tools and supplies
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping
Other:
Demonstrated ability to maintain and coordinate course material and studio/lab material
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Ability to oversee the safe storage and proper documentation of hazardous materials in all studio/lab areas
Ability to work comfortably with technology
Proficiency with commonly used computer programs
Ability to work independently and to take initiative with new projects
Ability to interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations where applicable
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
Ability to answer questions from students and others
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision

Minimum Education/Training: Minimum completion of two semesters of college level courses with a visual art focus. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

One year of experience in the assigned area at the high school or college level.
Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.

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Experience level

Mid

Location

Wilmington, NC

Occupation

Audio and Video Technicians

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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