DEFINITION:

Assist with Art studio functions in the WA building at the Downtown Campus.

The position focuses on the following skills:

• 2D and 3D studio operations
• Art gallery exhibition, display, and operations
• Online and social media content maintenance  

 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from Visual Arts Program Chair or Art Instructor(s) who oversee the assigned spaces in the WA Building.
Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Essential Functions:

• Studio Responsibilities:
• Organizing, preparing, and maintaining campus art studio spaces
• Assist with inventory and supply orders
• General office assistance
• Oversee open studio hours 
• Assist with classes taught in assigned spaces

Other Important Functions:
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Course content, equipment, supplies, reference materials, and safety procedures appropriate to the assigned spaces
• Operational techniques of art studio equipment
• Safety practices in working with art studio tools and supplies.
• Basic inventory and purchasing processes and procedures.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Personal relation skills to work with the students, faculty, and staff.

 
Ability To:

• Operate and demonstrate the correct methods, practices and techniques of tools, materials 
• and equipment used in the assigned art studio space.
• Maintain the equipment and supplies in a safe and organized manner contained in the assigned spaces.
• Plan and organize work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the instructors and staff 
• in the course of work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
 
Minimum Education/Training:
Minimum completion of two semesters of college level courses with an art or theatre focus.

Minimum Experience:
One year of experience in the assigned area at the high school or college level.

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.