Part-Time Wood and Metal Shop Assistant; Federal Study

Shop Assistant In The Sova Wood And Metal Shop

Do you love the arts and have experience using wood or metal working tools? Are you excited to grow your own skills while helping other students realize their creative vision? Shop Assistants in the SoVA Wood and Metal Shop work with shop staff to assist in classroom instruction and help manage the SoVA shop as a learning laboratory.

The Wood and Metal Shop within the School of Visual Arts is currently seeking to hire Penn State students to fill part-time, hourly positions (10 hours per week or less). Applicants must enjoy working with power tools and have a willingness to grow their own skills alongside the undergraduate students they will assist. Working hours are flexible, and will be scheduled from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday
- Thursday. An arts background is not required; all students are encouraged to apply.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Must be comfortable operating hand tools and be willing to learn.

Please include a letter of interest that tells us your availability and what interests and skills you can bring OR a brief resume of applicable courses or experiences. For questions, contact Mark Risso at mmr
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The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.