Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time $14 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Emergency evacuation protocols

Full Job Description JOB NO:

540197

WORK TYPE:

Student Ast

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Recreation/Event Services, Student Services, Humanities

DEPARTMENT

05110000 - RU-ARTS

CRAFTS CENTER CLASSIFICATION TITLE

STU

AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Student employees for this position must: Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations Have the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks as needed Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism Be a positive representative of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union Be comfortable assisting large groups of people ranging from young adolescents to older adults. Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff Position specific responsibilities: Commit to working at least 2 shifts (10 hours) per week Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment, materials, and workspaces within the ACC Assist with pottery processing, including kiln loading/unloading, glaze dipping, finger sanding, clay cutting, and finished pottery handling (will be trained) Oversee the paint-a-pot area, ensuring proper use and providing guidance to patrons Assist and engage with community members, as well as with socials, camps, and classes Manage customer transactions, including processing card payments and reconciling daily reports Perform laundry and thorough daily cleaning of the entire space to maintain a safe and organized studio Process pottery orders and restock supplies as needed Utilize Microsoft Teams and Excel for communication and administrative tasks Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion Must be physically able to lift 25 pounds Other duties as assigned

EXPECTED SALARY

$14.00/HR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

PREFERRED

Although no ceramics experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we prefer student employee candidates who: Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms of crafting or art Have previous experience in customer service Are proficient in verbal and written communication Exhibit prior cashier skills and reconciliation experience Show a strong passion for crafting Hold a CPR and First Aid Certification

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Must submit a resume with your application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

ADVERTISED

10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time