Studio Manager/Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician

About the role

The Studio Manager/Instructional Sculpture Lab Technician supports the Visual Art Department in the Winter Visual Arts Center. This position primarily supports the sculpture program and entails partnering with faculty to deliver the department's pedagogical mission. Additionally, this position organizes, operates, and maintains the teaching studios and their support spaces, assists faculty and other techs in the department, and manages building operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, design and fabricate equipment for various sculpture studios.
• Work with sculpture faculty to order supplies.
• Provide instruction and supervision to faculty and students using studio equipment.
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers.
• Guide and consult with students working on independent projects and preparing for student exhibitions in the Phillips Museum or Russo galleries within the WVAC.
• Maintain large equipment, hand and power tools, studio furniture and fixtures, tech (i.e., laser cutter, CNC cutter, studio CPUs, etc.).
• Complete routine maintenance, storage, and disposal of Hazmat materials.
• Procure and utilize purchasing platform (Diplomart) for class materials, i.e., Plywood, Steel, plaster, campus savage/recycling, etc. Ensure proper recycling and disposal of waste materials in the studios.
• Safely perform any art-making process needed at the moment by students or faculty on a case-by-case basis.
• Presence/Instructional support in all 5 sculpture classes hosted in the WVAC during the academic year. Instructional support for the course every year. Scheduled studio hours (10-15 hrs per week) of in-studio student assistance. Studio and instructional support of CI & FOW courses when needed.
• Studio and facilities Management: Oversee the organization, operation, and maintenance of all the teaching studios and their support spaces in the WVAC. Provide general assistance to faculty and other technicians in the department, and oversee the safety, security, and proper disposal of waste within the building.
• Coordinate with Facilities & Operations on building use and repair, maintenance, cleaning, keys, and fobs and their appropriate configurations, etc.
• Partner with Public Safety as needed for security purposes if/when necessary.
• Facilitate building tours with alumni, Advancement, and Admission, coordinate with facilities on maintenance and building improvements.
• Coordinate with general services and event services during use of building common spaces, studios, and outdoor areas. Provide support for: club activities hosted within the building.
• Aid in the coordination of the annual visiting faculty resident.
• Coordinate with the North Museum and other outside organizations as they host events that impact the WVAC.
• Assist with aspects of general building upkeep and improvements not performed by facilities.
• Build furniture and fixtures for studios and galleries.
• WVAC Gallery Preparator: Support the department's curatorial mission by installing 4-5 planned exhibitions in the Russo Gallery. Work with the Phillips Museum to host in the Russo galleries and Gipson Grand Forum. Coordinate with the Phillips Museum to borrow/lend resources and equipment, and preparation for the occasion show that the Museum may host in the Russo galleries and Gipson Grand Forum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or MFA.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Instructional Lab Technician or similar experience (teaching/mentoring, creative studio/facilities management).
• Knowledge of a wide range of sculpture materials, tools, and processes.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license (Job dependent).

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Information:

• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials.
• The College will coordinate these verifications.
• Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events.

To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

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