Oregon College of Art and Craft
Drawing / Painting & Foundations Studio Manager Job Announcement
April 2010

The OCAC Drawing/Painting and Foundations Dept. is looking for a candidate for studio manager. This position is best filled by a person who is spatially organized and who is highly motivated to both create and maintain order within the department – this infers the ability to take a stance of personal “ownership” for the state of the departmental space and things (furniture, objects, supplies) as well as perform the tasks listed below with attention to detail.  This position and its necessary tasks are not glamorous but they are honorable, and they are definitely necessary.  The ideal Studio Manager is self-directed but also willing and able to seek input when appropriate, and must learn to presage what needs to happen to keep our spaces running smoothly.  The Studio Manager should not be allergic to cleaning jobs, and must be able to lift somewhat heavy boxes as well as push furniture around.  The Studio Manager must maintain a presence in the department at least 3 days a week to assure adequate oversight of all the little things that go awry.

Application Information: This job is currently estimated at 480 hours yearly, with the aid of 2-3 work-study students s/he oversees. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour, 10 hours per week for aprox. 50 weeks annually. No benefits. Has access to studio in off hours for personal work.  Application deadline: April 15, 2010. Please send letter of application with contact information, resume and 3 references to:

Drawing/Painting studio manager search
Oregon College of Art & Craft
8245 SW Barnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
Application materials may also be sent to:

This position, as listed below, will officially begin with the new fiscal year – July 1, 2010.  In addition, we will be looking for an interim Studio Manager, as soon as possible after this search is closed to help us prepare for the move to the new studio and help with the actual move and unpacking.  These two positions may be the same person, or may be held by two different people.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for the cleanliness and physical-space upkeep of the: drawing studio, painting studio, design studio, all supply closets, the tool room, the spray booth, conference room, and the long exhibition hall.  The Studio Manager also helps oversee the Thesis Building (as needed). Basically, the Studio manager is the primary person who helps faculty provide and promote a safe, clean environment for everybody using these facilities.
•  The Studio Manager is also responsible for organization in all department facilities and is in charge of re-evaluating organizational systems and updating them as needed. Additionally the Studio Manager is in charge of overseeing any necessary maintenance – this includes performing simple maintenance tasks, or evaluating more complicated tasks and facilitating the appropriate means to take care of the issue. 
•  The Studio Manager works with the Department Head to hire and work study students, and is responsible for supervising all work study students in the department, including assigning tasks and making sure they are working the appropriate hours.

•  The Studio Manager works with the Department Head on the finances of the studios including taking over the financial responsibilities of the studios – if the Department Head sees fit.
•  The Studio Manager helps work with Thesis students to assure good matches for studio sharing. In years when there is a thesis space available, the Studio Manager may have a workspace in the Thesis building.
•  The Studio Manager, in consultation with the Department Head, is responsible for most (post-invitation) organizing of all workshops hosted by the department.  This involves: being in touch with the workshop instructor, purchasing all supplies and securing all equipment, working to assure there is an appropriate workshop assistant, and all other tasks necessary to make the workshop flow smoothly. 
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for making sure all students enrolled in the department have a current studio safety sign off sheet on file in the studio.
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for evaluating and receiving any donations made to the department.  This includes providing the donors the necessary paperwork, sorting the donation, and integrating it into the department.  The Studio manager must also be a polite and positive individual when dealing with the donors, remembering that the Studio Manager is representing the College.
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for making sure the walls in the studios are painted and spackled before each term, and during the term if needed or requested by faculty.
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment in the studios – tables, chairs, easels, power tools, model stands, drawing horses, and studio lighting.  Simple maintenance tasks can be attended to by the Studio Manager, more complicated tasks can either be taken care of through a maintenance work order (Paul V.) or can be taken care of by other means deemed fit by the Studio Manager and the Department Head.
•  The Studio Manager is responsible for the organization of equipment and materials.  This includes the organization and cleanliness of props, fabrics, and model sheets.  The Manager is responsible for all drawing and painting materials including overseeing the proper handling and storage of any hazardous materials, paint solvents, fixative sprays, etc.
•  The Studio Manager is in charge of purchasing and receiving any supplies and materials for the department, at the request of any department faculty.
•  The Studio Manager is expected to be an integral, valuable part of the department, making their presence known to students and all faculty, and stepping forward to help in all special events (auction, school hosted potlucks, and the like).  The Studio Manager will also be available for meetings, as needed, that pertain to holding the Manager position.

Oregon College of Art and Craft is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital or parental status, political ideas, sexual orientation, age or disability. In addition, the College is committed to improving employment opportunities for and utilization of people who may have been denied equal opportunity in society at large.