Post-Graduate SAIA Program and Art Department Assistant
The BAIA Program seeks a post graduate assistantship for a Landmark BAIA or BASA Graduate in Academic Year 24-25. In this position the assistant will provide support with general upkeep of Fablab and other Integrated Arts labs and studio art spaces, as well as maintenance of equipment, machinery, devices, and tools. In addition, the assistant will provide support and sometimes supervision for students during afternoon and evening open hours in studio spaces enrolled in fine and performing arts courses. The assistant will be asked to fill in as needed in various other ways that will support arts education and the BAIA program. Training will be provided to fill in knowledge and skills gaps. This is a Landmark College Post-Graduate Assistantship Program (PGAP) position, and only available for recent Landmark College (LC) graduates. To learn more about the PGAP program, please visit this page.
Department: Fine and Performing Arts
Supervisor: Meg Baronian, Associate Professor; Chair, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Positions Open: 1
Days and Times Needed: Monday-Friday, hours to be determined, some evenings, occasional weekend work, twenty to thirty hours a week total.
Dress Requirements: Casual
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support student learning of course material during evening open hours
- Supervise student use of Fablab equipment and tools
- Follow cleaning protocols for studio and lab spaces
- Follow maintenance protocols for equipment, devices, tools and machinery
- Work on small BAIA program projects as needed
- Assist with inventory of supplies and material
- Assist with other tasks aligned with interests and program need
Essential Qualifications:
- Landmark BAIA or BASA degree
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Organizational skills
- Ability to do hands on work
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Strong desire to learn
Learning Objectives/Opportunities For Student:
- Develop knowledge and skills related to using tools, equipment, machinery and devices
- Gain experience with all aspects of studio arts program space upkeep and tool, equipment, machinery and device maintenance
- Gain experience supporting students learning
- Gain experience supervising others
Physical Requirements:
Some heavy lifting and moving, good manual dexterity
Located in southern Vermont, Landmark College is a premier institution for students who learn differently. As the nation’s first accredited college for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and ASD, we are a mainstream college with a unique, resource-rich academic model.
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How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.
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