Woodshop Technician Assistant (Non Benefited)

Woodshop Technician Assistant (Non Benefited)

The Art Foundation Program Woodshop Technician Assistant oversees all operations in the student woodshop when the Woodshop Technician is not working. This includes:
• Introductory woodshop equipment safety and operations training sessions.
• Demonstrating to students the proper use of the equipment in order for them to achieve the desired results for assignments.
• Monitoring the use of hand-held tools.
• Monitoring students' safe use of the Woodshop's power machinery that can only be operated by students who are supervised by trained staff.
• Special projects for the Art Foundation Program as requested by the Art Foundation administration.

Required Qualifications
BFA.
Professional experience in Art & Design.
Extensive woodshop experience required.
Experience with woodworking, machinery and woodshop safety required.

Preferred Qualifications
MFA preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.

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Application Deadline: September 4, 2024