What are the responsibilities and job description for the Makerspace Studio Assistant position at Ringling College of Art & Design?
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Job Description Summary
The Makerspace is a collection of cross-disciplinary, educational studios which provide a safe and friendly learning environment, as well as an opportunity to work with tools and equipment from a variety of fields. The studios include facilities for digital fabrication, letterpress printing, book arts, woodworking, metalworking, sewing, and mold making.
Studio Assistants provide technical support for the Makerspace studios, including assisting studio users in safely operating equipment, monitoring tools, and maintaining a safe and positive studio environment. The ideal candidate should have familiarity with the Makerspace studios and their tools, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the job :
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists studio users with safe use of equipment, materials, and tools.
- Monitors tools and equipment; ensures tools remain in designated work areas.
- Reports to work on time on the scheduled days, and remains in the shop while on duty.
- Opens and closes studios according to established hours of operations.
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance within abilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Safety training is required and will be scheduled by the supervisor upon hiring.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
Minimum
Preferred
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
