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Studio Art Technical Assistant - Grinnell, IA

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POSITION SUMMARY

The 3D Art Technical Assistant provides health, safety, and technical support to the Department of Art’s studio art major, with primary oversight responsibility in the ceramic studio, sculpture studio, woodshop, metal shop, and student gallery. A secondary responsibility is to liaise with the 2D Art Technical Assistant as needed in print media studio, painting studio, drawing studio, and digital lab. Art Technical Assistants are the nexus between students, faculty, Facilities Management, and the larger Grinnell College structure. They serve as caretakers of our spaces, materials, and equipment in order to foster safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the 2DArt Technical Assistant to develop a unified support structure.

Please note this is a full-time 11 month/year role.

Key Responsibilities

Support student learning by maintaining equipment, training in its use and assisting with student hires/training

Manage materials, supplies and studios

Supervise students-in and out of class times

Assist faculty labor and providing demonstrations

Liaise with ITS/FM to inspect, arrange for support, repair or new purchases of technology, equipment and spaces

Schedule and support student exhibitions in Smith Gallery

Hazardous waste disposal, hazardous material oversight, PPE and safety demonstrations, OSHA and best practices.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

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