Position Title: Art Department Studio Assistant

Department: Art

Advertised Pay: 11.00

Campus Location: Washburn University.

Position Summary: The Art Department Studio Assistant will aide in the supervision of the following studios within the department; photography, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and computer lab. Candidate must be flexible and have the ability to work in any of the studios on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions:
Mac Lab
- Ensure the computer lab is secure during lab hours and before leaving.
- Assist students with their computer work when and if required.
- Keep the lab clean and in order during lab duty/hours.
- Assist faculty using the lab.
- Enforce and maintain all rules and regulations of the Art Department computer lab policies.

Printmaking
- Assist students with printmaking projects.
- Operate print presses (the Vandercook #3 letterpress, brand etching press, Conrad etching press and the lithography press).
- Monitor the UV light table, paper soaking tray area and the acid room.
- Monitor and maintain the inking stations (glass slabs, rollers and ink knives) and the ink and solvent fireproof cabinets.
- Assist with supply inventory (inks and ink modifiers, solvents, shop rags, silkscreen supplies, etc.).

Ceramics/Sculpture
- Provide tutoring services to students in Ceramics,
- Clean and organize Ceramics studio, Mix Glazes, load kilns, make clay, etc.

Photography
- Responsible for overseeing the photography areas (classroom, lighting studio, and darkroom) during photography lab hours.
- Supervise authorized students working in these spaces, 1-3 days per week, including weekends.

Required Qualifications:
Must be enrolled as an Art student

Prior experience working with Macs
Knowledge and understanding of workflow and processes in all studio areas

Preferred Qualifications:
Possess a base understanding and experience using Adobe Create Suite, and basic troubleshooting knowledge.
Possess a base understanding of most ceramics. photography and printmaking processes.

Hourly, Part time, Varies, Varies/Shift   
Background Check Required