ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell 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 SUMMARY
The 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 1st, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BFA or MA/MFA in 3D Studio practices and processes.
To Apply: https://jobs.grinnell.edu/postings/5453