Salary $14.55 Hourly Location Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR Job Type Federal Work Study Job Number 2026-00042 Department Student Employment (AWS, GSE) Division FWS- Federal Work Study Opening Date 09/18/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NA Primary Purpose The Art Department is an academic discipline/department providing instruction in the visual arts and coursework that fulfills requirements for multiple degrees and certificates offered by the college.

• This position is only open to Student Workers
• 3 to 20 hours per week
• Description of Essential Functions Loan, unload, and fire kilns.

Assist in loading and firing glaze kiln. Mix and maintain glazes. Process recycled clay. Receive and restock shipments of new clay. Assist instructor in teaching and demonstration of studio processes. Work during open studio hours and assist students working in lab. Do general clean up around sinks and countertops. Help inventory and track use of studio supplies, clays, and chemicals. Provide lab security and enforce lab safety rules. Assist occasionally with gallery exhibit installation and publicity. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Must be eligible to receive FWS based on financial need and eligibility requirements determined by FAFSA.

Required Skills/Experience :

Students in this job will need the following skills. You should be able to do these, or show that you can learn how (with or without reasonable accommodation): Previous experience in ceramics, sculpture or design course. High degree of maturity and self-discipline. Interest in traditional 3-D studio art or visual arts major preferred. Additional Job Information Non-Discrimination Employees and potential employees of the Southwestern Oregon Community College District are hereby notified that Southwestern Oregon Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran's status in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any persons having inquiries equal opportunity or nondiscrimination may contact: Rachele Lyon, Vice President of Administrative Services Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-7402 rachele.lyon@socc.edu