Instructional Aide – Art,Design,and Fabrication Studios,Catonsville & Essex campuses Job Essex area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Aide I – Art, Design, and Fabrication Studios, Catonsville & Essex campuses

The purpose of this class is to assist the Art & Design Department Coordinators in the maintenance and monitoring of studio spaces and preparation of materials for courses and gallery exhibitions.

Requirements

A.F.A. of A.A. in Art or related degree (Art History, Graphic Design, Arts Administration)

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record containing five or less moving violation points on the driving record and the ability to travel between the Catonsville, Dundalk and Essex campuses.

The ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to chest height.

Daytime availability with flexible hours.

This position requires travel between the Essex and Catonsville campuses. Daytime availability with flexible hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

Three-dimensional studio preparation and maintenance

General cleaning of both sculpture and ceramics' studio following established safety protocols
Wood construction of pedestals, shelves
Cutting of materials (i.e. Masonite) used in studio classes
Maintenance of hand tools
Assist with the resurfacing of studio worktables
Mixing of clay-bodies from dry ingredients
Glaze mixing and reconstitution
Assist in kiln firing
Assist with inventory control of consumable materials

Two-dimensional studio preparation and maintenance

Assist with inventory control of consumable materials
Assist with cleaning of easels and drawing tables

Photography studios preparation and maintenance

General cleaning of black & white photography lab and digital photography labs
Organizing photography studio-related equipment
Preparation of black & white photography chemicals and equipment
Assistance with inventory

Art Fabrication Studio support

General cleaning of art fabrication studios
Assist with maintenance of digital fabrication equipment
Run digital fabrication machines
Assistance with inventory

Assist with gallery exhibitions as needed. This includes

Gallery Exhibition Tasks

Installation and de-installation of mobile wall units.

Installation of artwork, both 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, and digital.

Preparation of gallery space.

Monitoring of gallery space.

Digital Fabrication Studio Support

General cleaning of Digital Fabrication studios

Wood construction of pedestals, shelves

Cutting of materials (i.e. Masonite) used in studio classes

Maintenance of Digital Fabrication Equipment and tools

Prepare materials for classes

Assist with inventory control of consumable materials

Running prints for classes (i.e. 3D Prints, Vinyl, Laser cuts)

Assist Digital Fabrication Staff and Faculty

Hold open Lab hours and assist students

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Instructional Aide – Art, Design, and Fabrication Studios, Catonsville & Essex campuses