Studio Assistant
JOB TITLE: Studio Assistant
ORGANIZATION NAME: IHerron - Sculpture
WORK SCHEDULE (AVERAGE HOURS/WEEK): 10
WAGE/SALARY (HOURLY WAGE): $15.00
JOB DESCRIPTION:
General Purpose
Assist with maintaining safe work environment & general upkeep of Herron Sculpture shops.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (assign % of time spent in each area = total 100%)
- 50% Assisting students outside of class maintain safety protocol
- 50% Assisting with the general maintenance of the Herron Sculpture shops
- Tools and Equipment Used (if any)
- Pallet jack, some wood shop equipment, some metal shop equipment
Skills/Experience Gained in this Role (related toward student’s career/academic progress or major, and Principles of Undergraduate Learning)
- Core Communication and Quantitative Skills – fabrication and communicative skills will be improved from working with sculpture students and faculty members
- Critical Thinking
- Integration and Application of Knowledge
- Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness
- Understanding Society and Culture
- Values and Ethics
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and Experience
- Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of most wood and metal shop equipment
- Skill in mold-making, wood working and shop organization
- Ability to follow directions carefully and be on time
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and move heavy materials (30 lb. requirement).
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily Herron Sculpture/Ceramics Building. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of
the employer and requirements of the job change.