Art Department Studio Assistant (Part-Time) Job at North Park University, Chicago, IL

  • North Park University
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Studio Assistant About North Park: Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving more than 3,200 students worldwide. Located on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in Chicago’s Northside, the university has celebrated 125 years of heritage and was recently designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. North Park values diversity among its faculty and actively encourages the nomination of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color candidates, regardless of gender. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city‑centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Position Summary The studio assistant provides faculty and student support for the woodshop, sculpture, printmaking, and painting areas in Wilson Hall. The technician will support faculty’s curricular needs and provide safety training for the use of woodshop equipment, art‑making tools, and kilns. The weekly schedule is flexible but requires mainly evening and weekend availability. Compensation is $30 per hour, approximately 10 hours a week. Duties And Responsibilities Supervise and mentor students during regular open studio hours and scheduled studio appointments. (Minimum of 8 hours per week) Instruct students in safety programs and procedures to ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery during open studio hours. Assist with the organization and inventory of studio supplies. Coordinate with faculty to support students needing additional assistance outside of traditional class instruction time, including students with accommodations. Support faculty with student retention and success. Provide assistance with student gallery installations as needed. Requirements MFA in Studio Art or relevant work experience will be considered. One to three years of experience in a variety of woodworking, model making, and art processes. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively with a diverse student, staff, and faculty populace of varying abilities. Desired Experience working with kilns. Previous experience teaching or assisting in an education or arts setting. Previous experience in an academic setting. Physical Demands This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Benefits Not Applicable. Location Chicago, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr North Park University

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Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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