Reporting to the 2D Studio Operations Manager, the Rayko Studio Technician (RST) is responsible for studio support and supervision in order to ensure health and life safety, and maintain and upkeep studio spaces and equipment. They are the primary studio supervisor during the evening hours of 6-10 pm and on Sundays. They will also be executing facilities projects and improvements, as directed by the 2D SOM, to support the continued process of CCA campus unification. The RST will provide technical support to staff, students, and faculty on an as-needed-basis and configure specialized studio setups as required to support CCA curriculum. Knowledge of health and safety regulations as they apply to materials and studio use is required. As part of the Studio Operations team, this employee will demonstrate and uphold best practices in professional studio culture to all users.

This is a full-time, temporary, fixed term, non-exempt position with an end date of January 31, 2025.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

STUDIO OPERATIONS - 60%

• Assists in managing studio facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained and safe environment; supervises and supports daily operations.

• Assists in maintaining equipment inventory and management of studio materials and supplies. Repairs as directed by Printmedia and Photography Studio Managers.

• Delivers general mandatory studio safety orientations for all studio users; provides specialized, advanced or tool-specific orientations and training as required.

• Manages storage and handling of studio materials, including hazardous materials; maintains inventory documents, updates catalog of Safety Data Sheets, supports semiannual waste pickup and attends mandatory HazMat trainings.

• Acts as a fully contributing team member of Studio Operations and the 2D Studio Operations unit; participates in mutual support and collaboration to the benefit of the CCA Studios and the College as a whole.

• May be assigned to other responsibilities within Studio Operations when the workload in the primary area of responsibility is reduced.

• Participates in relocation activities for the Photography and Printmedia studios from the Rayko Building to CCA Main Campus in Winter 2024/2025: This will include organization, packing, furniture assembly, and studio setup.

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION - 20%

• Provides supervisory support to Photo and Printmedia student workers to ensure
  that studio tasks are performed as assigned, safely, and in a timely manner.

• Coordinates with colleagues and supervisor on execution of studio policies and procedures

• Assists in maintaining and updating studio manuals, orientation and access records, shared studio calendar, and Portal web page. Keeps studio documents organized and accessible per departmental and College guidelines.

ACADEMIC ROLE / SUPPORT - 15%

• Assists in ordering materials, providing or supporting specialized demonstrations,
  or researching best practices and safe use of new or unusual studio processes or materials.

• Creates an open, friendly, studio environment while promoting and actively communicating the safe, healthy use of materials, processes, and techniques to all members in the Photography/Printmedia Studio.

• Works with the College community in a culturally-competent manner, consciously creating opportunities for inclusive and equitable access.

Non-Essential Job Function(s) - 5%

• Manages students in distress.

• Offers technical oversight and back-up support for other CCA studios
  when needed.

• Receives bi-annual training in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.

• Serves as a member of the College’s Emergency Response Team

• Performs additional duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position is the primary studio supervisor during the evening hours of 6-10 pm and on Sundays, when there are workstudy on duty from the Printmedia and Photography departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Professional Qualifications

• BA or BFA required.
  3 years working experience in a relevant field.

• Experience in art, design, and/or architecture education or production preferred.

Administrative & Management Experience

• Confident using independent judgment in decision making.
  Experience collaborating and working in a team setting required.

• Developed organizational and task management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with and/or ability to learn a variety of software applications for financial, scheduling, and inventory management, including Google Suite, WebCheckout, Airtable, Adobe Suite, and others.

• At least one year of managing an operating budget of 5-10k annually.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the specific technical support needs of a range studio practices.

• Demonstrated expertise and skill with Printmedia or Photo processes is preferred.

• Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field.

• Ability to use, maintain, and instruct others in the use of studio equipment, tools, and processes including (but not limited to): B&W Analog Photography, Etching, Lithography, Screenprinting, Digital Printing

• Comfortable working with, maintaining, and providing safe instruction in the use of hand and power tools for general fabrication in wood, metal, and plastics.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair studio equipment, and to work with exterior vendors for specialized repair, upkeep, and purchasing.

• Knowledge of and commitment to health, sustainability, and safety in studio practice and materials use.

• Experience with basic fabrication and repair, light construction and facilities maintenance is preferred.

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service

• Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively.

• Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty.

• Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups and individuals, including English-language learning students and historically disenfranchised populations

• Experience working with a student population is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to operate a full size pickup truck.

• Must have the ability to operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts. Training and certification will be provided.

Please note that in an effort to keep the CCA community safe, the College encourages all staff, faculty, and students who are on campus to be fully vaccinated, including to have received a booster shot (if eligible). Please note CCA on campus Covid-19 protocols. Please reach out to hr@cca.edu with any questions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• The compensation for the position is $30.00 per hour.

POSITION DETAILS:

• CCA considers a full-time work week to be 37.5 hours per week.

• This position is currently scheduled Sunday, 12pm - 8pm, Monday through Thursday 2pm - 10pm. Must be able to occasionally work different shifts with prior notice.

• Work mode: campus based

Location

San Francisco

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Additional Locations

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

Application Deadline

For staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.

California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.

Questions?

Please address any questions to hr@cca.edu.