The Art & Design Studio Technician supports the daily operation, safety, organization, and accessibility of JCC Art & Design Studios, including classrooms, labs, and production studios. This position maintains shared equipment, materials, and studio spaces, and labs; coordinates student workers; supports inventory and purchasing processes; and assists faculty and students with access to studio resources and technology. The Studio Technician works closely with associated Department Chairs, faculty, Purchasing, IT, Buildings & Grounds, and student workers to ensure that studio spaces are safe, organized, properly stocked, and ready for instruction. This position may also assist with gallery events/exhibitions. A flexible schedule, including occasional evening or weekend hours, may be required.
Required:
Associate's degree in Studio Arts, Design, Media Arts, Art Education, Arts Administration, or related field. Knowledge of Mac computers and Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to maintain inventories, spreadsheets, order records, and shared departmental systems. Ability to coordinate student workers and communicate expectations clearly. Familiarity with basic studio safety practices. Ability to lift and move studio materials and equipment. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening or weekend hours.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Studio Arts, Design, Media Arts, Art Education, Arts Administration, or related field. Experience working in an art, design, media, maker-space, academic studio, or lab environment. Experience with inventory management, purchasing, budget tracking, or order coordination. Experience supervising or training student workers. Experience with large-format printing, photography equipment, digital media equipment, 3D printers, or related technologies. Familiarity with hazardous art materials, Safety Data Sheets, PPE, and studio safety protocols. Strong spreadsheet skills, including Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.