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Art Department Student Employment Opportunities

Please note that the following information was for 2007/08. This information will be updated soon to reflect the needs for 2008/09.

Every academic year, the Art Department hires student assistants to work in the Kadema Hall art galleries, departmental slide collection, departmental office, Art Sculpture Lab (ASL), and several of the art studio classrooms (ceramics, electronic art, sculpture, painting, etc.) Upper division and graduate students also are hired to serve as graders for large lecture classes in art history. To be eligible for any of these assistant positions, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six academic units at Sacramento State and in good academic standing (graduate students must be carrying four academic units). Additional requirements vary with the jobs and are summarized in the descriptions.

  • Slide/digital image assistant must have a general knowledge of art history (completion of one or more college-level courses in art history) and basic office skills. Experience in making and organizing digital images is recommended.
  • Gallery assistants should have prior experience as gallery attendants, coursework in art history and/or art, basic office skills, and good communication skills. Previous experience in the installation and promotion of art shows is highly recommended.
  • Gallery attendants must be interested in art and able to talk about art with gallery visitors (good communication skills are essential; course work in art history and/or art is highly recommended). Because they are responsible for opening and closing the gallery as well as insuring the safety of the art installed there, they must be absolutely reliable and always on time.
  • Studio assistants must have some practical experience in the medium taught in the lab or classroom where they will be working (ceramics, electronic art, painting, sculpture, etc.).
  • Graders for large lecture classes must have appropriate academic preparation in art history and good writing skills.

Fall Semester Jobs:

In Fall 2007, the Art Department is hiring in the following areas:

Student Assistant Positions (General):

Federal Work Study Positions:

Note: In everything except the Gallery Attendant category, only one or two positions may be available for the Fall semester. All jobs are dependent on the availability of funding.

Application forms for the student assistant positions are available in the Art Department office (Kadema 185; 916.278-6166). The recommended deadlines for submitting applications to the Art office vary with the jobs, but all positions are open until filled. Students interested in applying for jobs through Federal Work Study (FWS) must contact the University’s Financial Aid office first (916.278-6554 or https://webapps1.csus.edu/faid_general/default.asp).

Job Descriptions

ART GALLERY ATTENDANT:

Job Description:
Gallery Attendants monitor the Else and Witt Galleries in Kadema Hall. They open and close the galleries, greet visitors to the galleries, make sure the works of art are safe, and perform light tasks associated with maintaining the good appearance of the gallery.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Interested in art and able to talk about art with gallery visitors (good communication skills are essential)
  • Must be absolutely reliable and always on time
  • Preference may be given to applicants who have studied art and art history (such as ART 1B, or its equivalent, and courses in modern or contemporary art)
  • Familiarity with Sacramento’s art galleries and a basic knowledge of different artistic techniques also useful

Salary range:  $7.50 per hour

Hours per week:  Between 2-20 hours (afternoons only: between noon and 4:30 p.m.)

Application Procedure:
Application forms are available in the Art Department Office (Kadema 185).  Interviews may be arranged with qualified applicants late in August.

Deadline:  Friday August 31, or until all positions are filled

ART HISTORY GRADER (I.S.A. Classification)

Job Description:
Working under the supervision of the art history faculty, graders are hired to read and assess a variety of written work in lower division art history classes, including ART 1A, 1B, 3, and 7 (such as journal entries, response papers, short answer questions, short exam essays, etc.). They also may be asked to attend one or more meetings of the class(es) involved.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Half-time registration at Sacramento State (concurrent enrollment in 6 units for undergraduate students, 4 units for graduate students)
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA for undergraduate students; 3.00 GPA for graduate students
  • Upper level undergraduate (junior or senior) status; concentration in Art History
  • Completion of a comparable college-level course with a minimum grade of B+ (i.e., a course comparable to the one for which student will be grading exams)
  • Completion of at least 6 units of upper division art history course-work (in any subject area) with a minimum grade of B+
  • Demonstrated writing skills (successful completion of the WPE or comparable test; grades of B+ or better on courses with substantial written components)
  • Note: Any exceptions to these minimum eligibility requirements may be granted at the sole discretion of the Art Department

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate level status; specialty in Art History or a related subject.
  • Successful completion of advanced course-work in at least one of the areas covered in the survey course (example: for ART 1A, grades of B+ or better in upper division art history courses comparable to ART 103, Greco-Roman Art, or ART 105, Medieval Art).
  • For undergraduate students: successful completion of Sacramento State's Writing Intensive requirement (grade of B+ or better on a GE course in this category)
  • Previous experience as a grader, academic tutor, or teacher's assistant

Salary range: $10.00 - $15.94 per hour
The salary will vary depending upon the course for which the grading is done and upon the qualifications of the grader.

Application procedure:

  • Ask the Art Department for a list of courses that require graders (this will vary from semester to semester).
  • Fill out an application form with the Art Department. The application should be accompanied by one letter of recommendation from a university faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's written work and/or previous experience as a grader, tutor, assistant (etc.: as relevant)
  • Contact person in Art Department (for further information): Sherry Arrowood (185 Kadema Hall; 278-6166)

ART LAB TECH ASSISTANT

Job Description:
Working under the supervision of the Art Department faculty and/or the Instructional Technician, the Art Studio Tech will perform basic tasks in the art studios in Art Sculpture Lab (ASL) and/or Kadema Hall. The Tech is responsible for miscellaneous tasks in the art studio labs, including:

  • Organizing materials and tools (keeping tools in safe working order and determining need for replacements of worn or damaged tools)
  • Assisting with the storage and disposal of hazardous materials (following procedures of the office of Environmental Health and Safety)
  • Assisting with custodial-type talks such as disposal of non-hazardous debris, emptying waste containers, sweeping and hosing studio floors, and cleaning machinery.
  • Occasional demonstration of safe tool use to art students. May be asked to demonstrate stretcher and panel construction to painting students as well as assist in loading of kilns.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience and skill in the safe use of basic carpentry tools (including electric saws, drills, nail guns and air compressors) 
  • Familiarity with art studios (such as ceramics, painting, printmaking, and/or sculpture)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Patient and friendly demeanor; ability to deal with diverse populations

Salary range:$9.00 to $16.17 per hour

Max hours per week: 10

Application Procedure:
Application forms are available in the Art Department Office (Kadema 185).  Interviews may be arranged with qualified applicants.

Deadline: Monday September 10, 2007 5:00 PM (or until position filled)

ELECTRONIC ART LAB ASSISTANT

Job Description:

  • Assist students during specified class times and lab hours with hardware and software applications
  • Supervise use of equipment (scanner, printers, cameras)
  • Facilitate student use of software during demonstrations and assignments
  • Assist professor in the classroom as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience in one or more of the following programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Flash and html
  • Experience in digital art making
  • Patient attitude, helpful and friendly approach to assisting others, punctuality and reliability

Salary range: $8.00 to $9.75 per hour

Max hours per week: 20

Application Procedure: 
Application forms are available in the Art Department Office (Kadema 185).  Interviews will be arranged with qualified applicants in late September.

Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 PM (or until positions filled)

SLIDE/DIGITAL IMAGE COLLECTION ASSISTANT

Job Description:

  • Assist with development and maintenance of Art Department’s slide and digital image collection
  • Scan images and enter identification information onto computer
  • Organize and re-file returned slides
  • Prepare slides for use by Art faculty
  • Assist with general office tasks in the Department’s Slide Collection

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Basic computer, typing, and filing skills
  • Patient, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Some knowledge of art history

Salary range: $8.00 - $9.75 per hr

Max hours per week: 12

Application Procedure: 
Application forms are available in the Art Department Office (Kadema 185).  Interviews will be arranged with qualified applicants in September.

Deadline: Monday, September 10, 5:00 PM (or until positions filled)

California State University, Sacramento is an AA/EO employer.

For additional information about any of the student assistant positions, please call Sherry Arrowood in the Art Department office (Kadema 185): 278-6166. Job descriptions and application forms also are available in the Art office

ART PHONE  916-278-6166   ART EMAIL  bstrong@csus.edu | California State University, Sacramento, Department of Art, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819