Painting and Drawing Technician - Temporary

The Lewis Center for the Arts seeks technical support for Drawing and Painting classes in the Program in Visual Arts. This position provides technical support in the classrooms, as well as hands-on assistance for both faculty and students inside and outside of class time. 

The position oversees supply inventory and the procurement of supplies, as well as the preparation and maintenance of the classrooms and related equipment. This position also provides in-class support, including technical demos, hands-on assistance with set up of still lives, and support of required safety and hazardous waste collection procedures. This is a part-time 16-hour/2 days a week position. 

Classroom Responsibilities include: 

• Assist with set up at the start of each semester and clean up at the end of each semester
• Maintain compliance with Fire Code, OSHA and Hazardous Material Safety standards 
• Maintain Inventory and order supplies as needed, and update Material Safety Data Sheets
• Confirm that all furniture, lights and equipment are organized and in good working order
• Maintain gesso table, organize shelves, closets and props
• Keep area outside of the painting and drawing studios uncluttered and clean
• Work with the Visual Arts staff regarding the removal of Hazardous Waste and Trash 

Technical Support includes: 

• Perform Demos and Workshops as requested on various Painting and Drawing processes and procedures 
• Provide solutions to technical questions, as well as hands on assistance 
• Maintain Stretcher/Supports Library 

Candidates should have technical knowledge of the craft of painting and drawing that includes how to prepare various grounds, the uses of a variety of mediums in oil and acrylic, and how to build stretchers and other painting supports. They should be adept at working with faculty and a student population and organizing a classroom 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.