Studio Art and Craft Technician

STATUS: Full Time, 10 Month

DIVISION: Studio Art and Craft

REPORTS TO: Chair, Studio Art and Craft

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Description:

The Studio Art and Craft Technician works with Ft Faculty Section Leads and the Lead Department Technician in maintaining the physical studio spaces and equipment in the areas of Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, Glass, Ceramics, Metals/Jewelry, and Fibers/Textiles. The department technician monitors assigned Studio Art and Craft class rooms to assure spaces are adequately set up for classes and equipment is safe and in good working order. This position works collaboratively with the Lead Studio Art and Craft Technician and in coordination with the Studio Art and Craft Program Manager. This position reports to the Chair of Studio Art and Craft.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions:

• Work with the Lead Department technician to develop tasks and the day-to-day maintenance needed in SA&C areas.
• Maintain availability and flexibility to respond to department faculty technician needs.
• Work specifically with Glass and Ceramics Section Leads to:
• establish and implement on-going maintenance schedule for Glass and Ceramics studios.
• fulfill requests for materials and tool or equipment purchases, when necessary, research options best suited for educational studio use.
• coordinate ordering, organization and maintaining availability of material resources in the Glass and Ceramic studios.
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of work study students.
• Assist in safety programs to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Assist authorized students in properly and safely utilizing SA&C facilities.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Communicate health and safety concerns to the Chair and Section Leads.
• Report on equipment that is in need of repair or is obsolete.
• Work with faculty, staff and administration in facility and project planning.
• Assist with department student exhibitions with primary focus during annual end of year all school exhibition (SEO).

Qualifications and Experience:

• In-depth expertise of tools, equipment and processes in Glass.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and processes in Ceramics.
• Experience in Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, Metals/Jewelry, and Fibers/Textiles
• BFA or MFA preferred.
• High degree of knowledge of mechanical systems; ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Experience in construction of utility equipment such as metal or wood storage areas, tables, etc.) High degree of craftsmanship.
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong collaborative worker.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace of varying abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pick up requested materials and tools.
• Must be flexible to work days or occasional evenings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About CCS:

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

To apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: [email protected]

CCS website:

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.