Workstudy - Art, Design, & History
University of Tulsa · Tulsa
Skills Required - Photography Lab Assistant
Required: Familiarity with Apple computers and Photoshop. Organizational skills and an ability to multi-task. Ability to follow supervisor’s directions and work independently on tasks. Someone that is comfortable handling and cleaning up chemicals. *The chemicals used in the darkroom have safety guidelines, but the mixtures are mild.
Desired Skills: Inkjet printing for photographs, identifying different camera types and other related equipment, and advanced uses of Photoshop & Lightroom. Basic understanding of how a darkroom functions. Applicable knowledge of lab safety and environmental measures. The lab assistant can be trained in these areas as needed for this position.
Skills Required - Gallery Assistant
Assistant often staff the reception area in the gallery. They greet visitors, answer questions and field inquiries. Because they are often the first people visitors encounter at a gallery, assistant must be personable, knowledgeable about artists and upcoming exhibits and ensure that visitors do not damage any works in the gallery. Work studies are required to work all reception, which are held in the evenings on Thursday's. They are responsible for the setup and cleanup.
Gallery assistants typically help with the physical installation and de-installation of exhibitions.
Skills required for the position:
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently are extremely important. General knowledge of MS office is also desired.
The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit. The photography lab assistant will be responsible for cleaning & arranging equipment, mixing darkroom chemicals, inkjet printing, assisting with equipment checkouts, and being on call in the lab for students outside of classes. The photography area has multiple rooms that include computer labs, an inkjet printing room, and a lighting studio in Phillips Hall as well as a darkroom in Kendall Hall. Gallery assistants assist faculty, staff, and students and help to prepare/coordinate events and exhibits. They assist with clerical support, which includes photocopies, typing, database input, scanning, etc. The work studies distribute the mail and deliveries. During regular hours and special events, gallery assistants ensure that the gallery is clean and that visitors follow the rules. They are also responsible for monitoring and keeping artwork safe while the gallery is open.