Art - 3-D Studio Assistant 26/27

This position is for the full academic year. THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS.Expected hours of work per week: 10-20Work Location & Hours: Lucas Art Workshop, hours are variableQualifications for Position:Friendly, willing to learn, punctualTime management: Able to get necessary assigned tasks done on time as the entire class depends on the student employee's ability to perform their jobBasic knowledge of Woodworking, 3-D Media, Ceramic clay, and related processes is helpful (Enrollment in 3-D Form and Concept, Sculpture, or Ceramics class is helpful)Willing to get dirty at timesArt Major preferredAble to handle student artwork with careAble to keep the studio organized and clean and assist Ceramics Studio Assistant, when applicableAble to lift 25 lbs.Mechanical inclination is very helpfulSkills with hand tools or power tools are very helpfulExpected Duties and Responsibilities:Keep 3-D Studio organizedHelp prepare materials for 3-D Form and Concept classes, Sculpture classes, and Ceramics classesHelp set up and clean up instructor demonstrations, when applicableKeep aware of the needs of the Studio and inform the ProfessorsWhen applicable, help Ceramics Studio Assistants perform their tasks such as (loading and unloading kilns, conducting and monitoring kiln firing, inventorying, mixing dry glazes, and recycling clay)Assist other work study in the department with special tasks such as hanging exhibitions or getting ready for specific events or putting together furniture Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed Career & Self-Development including building workspace management skills in an area where those skills can translate into future management opportunitiesCommunication in the form of clarity regarding weekly time-sensitive tasks as well as semester goalsCritical Thinking in the form of ordering and sequencing weekly needs compared with semester goalsLeadership through demonstrating competency with tool and machine usageProfessionalism by embodying a responsible and safe studio work approachTeamwork including regular dialogue with Professors and offering assistance to students in the 3-D Studio when applicableTechnology as it pertains to proper machine functioning and maintenanceWork Habits (with alignment of Core Values)The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences by the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a studio environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.Physical DemandsSitting: Remaining in the seated positionLifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.