Manifest is seeking a knowledgeable and highly organized Print Studio Technician to support and manage its new lithography and intaglio printmaking studio. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, well-equipped, and inspiring studio environment that supports printmaking in an educational and collaborative context. The Technician provides technical support to artists and students, oversees equipment and materials, and helps maintain the studio as a professional-level creative workspace. This is an opportunity to shape a new fine art print studio into a dynamic hub for learning, experimentation, and collaboration rooted in the traditions of stone lithography, etching, and other printmaking techniques.
This will be a new position at Manifest. Position is available immediately.
Part-time 20 hours per week*
Flexible working hours, including some evenings and weekends.
* For qualified candidates a separate teaching contract, on a course-by-course basis and potentially on an annual basis, may be an added aspect of this position.
Compensation: $18/hr
Reports to: Executive Director and Education & Studio Program Manager.
(Works under the general direction of the Executive Director and the day-to-day supervision of the Education & Studio Program Manager, in coordination with the Operations Manager on facilities, safety, and procurement matters.)
The ideal candidate holds a BFA or equivalent experience in Printmaking, with a strong foundation in stone lithography and intaglio processes (MFA with teaching experience preferred). Candidates must also have demonstrated experience working in a fine art print studio (educational, nonprofit, or residency-based), expertise in the safe use and maintenance of printmaking equipment and materials, excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with artists and students of varying skill levels.
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