Fine Arts Studio Assistant
Office/Department: Department of Art and Design
Compensation: $12 per hour starting pay ($.50 per hour raises are available for students who do this multiple years)
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Supervision: The Fine Art Studio Assistant will be supervised by the fine arts faculty of the Art and Design Department, who will train them on their duties and guide their work.
Position Description
The Fine Art Studio Assistant will assist in maintaining equipment, facilities, and supplies, in the fine arts studios of the Art and Design Department. Duties will include:
- Work in drawing, painting, 2D design, sculpture, woodworking, ceramics, and digital fabrication studios
- Clean studio spaces and equipment
- Organize tools and materials
- Transport supplies and equipment
- Help studio work efficiently and effectively
- Light maintenance on selected equipment
High Impact Practice (HIP) Statement
By incorporating classroom learning into hands-on work experiences as well as providing supervision and coaching, students gain necessary tools to grow and contribute as professionals.
Career Readiness Competencies
Student Peer Mentors will develop and utilize the following career readiness competencies:
Career & Self-Development
- Gain experience in the use and maintenance of materials, tools, and studio practices in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, and digital fabrication.
- Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
- Complete all HR-required training and effectively utilize the UW System Portal.
Critical Thinking
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills and logical reasoning while organizing and managing the space and its resources.
Communication
- Communicate frequently, efficiently, and professionally with instructors and other relevant parties regarding studio tasks and needs.
Equity & Inclusion
- Respectfully interact with a diverse community of faculty, staff, co-workers, and students of all cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
Technology
- Gain familiarity with digital fabrication technology
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Parkside student in good standing who has taken fine art classes in the past.
Application Requirements
- Resume