Job Description:

Oversees the student use of the sculpture studio, which includes: metal shop, wood shop, CNC router, and student work stations. Ensure adherence to University safety protocols and help to maintain a clean, well-organized shop environment with fully functioning equipment. In addition, act in a supervisory role for all other nighttime undergraduate studio monitors (to include, but not limited to, conducting rounds of each studio space once per shift, assisting monitors with situations that require authoritative action or support, informing security guards of safety concerns, etc.) 

The Safety Coordinator will also serve as a point person providing support to student monitors and the 6 studios under their supervision. The Safety Coordinator will be working with students hands on by demonstrating techniques, etc. 

This position is 25 hours a week and the incumbent will work Sunday 3:30pm - midnight; Monday -Wed 6:30 to midnight. 

Education and Experience 

● Associate's degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education 

● Experience in a variety of fabrication techniques; ○ E.g. woodworking, metalworking, assemblage, maker space. 

● Knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of wood and metal shop equipment; ○ E.g. table and band saws, routers, drill presses, welding and manual cold metal shop tools, as well as hand-held power tool 

● Strong interpersonal skills to ensure meaningful interactions with student monitors and be a resource for them, balanced with the ability to act in a disciplinary/authoritative capacity when the need arises 

● Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work and must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

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If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.