3D Art Technical Assistant, Career Level P2, Full-time/11 mnths, Exempt at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa

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3D Art Technical Assistant, Career Level P2, Full-time/11 mnths, Exempt

Art and Art History

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, 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.



POSITION SUMMARYThe 3D Art Technical Assistant provides health, safety, and technical support to the Department of Art's studio art major with the 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.

Application will be accepted through March 29th, 2024.


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.

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university


• Three years or more work experience


• Studio art background essential.


• Must have excellent organizational, communication, customer service and computer skills.

• BA/BFA or MA/MFA in 3D Studio practices and processes.

3D Art Technical Assistant

Exempt

Staff

Full-Time

Regular

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01035

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