Instructional Lab Technician (Woodshop Coordinator)

The Woodshop Coordinator is responsible for the safety and accessibility of the woodshop. This position determines and establishes safety protocols for access to all tools and equipment available for students, TA's and TF's, visiting artists and faculty in studio and film. This position develops intensive training curricula and class-specific instructional sessions in the proper use of power and hand tools. Meets with students one-on-one and in groups to workshop and plan complex, long-term sculpture and design projects in wood and metal, connecting students with a wide variety of advanced technical and conceptual resources; consults with students about construction approaches and materials, and provides support for courses by monitoring and ordering supplies, tools and equipment. Hires and oversees shop assistants for wood and metal shop; trains shop assistants to ensure that students have access to the best available technical and safety instruction. Monitors and performs skilled maintenance of all shop equipment. Work schedule varies depending on the course schedule. Flexible hours required. This is a full-time, 10-month position. This position is responsible for maintaining the quality control required to insure safety for all users.

This position:

• -Determines and establishes safety protocols for access to all tools and equipment available for students, TAs and TFs, visiting artists, staff and faculty in studio and film.

- Develops intensive training curricula and class-specific instructional sessions in the proper use of power and hand tools.

• -Consults with students about construction approaches and materials, and provides support for courses by monitoring and ordering supplies, tools, and equipment.
• -Monitors and performs skilled maintenance of all shop equipment.
• -Meets with students one-on-one and in groups to workshop and plan complex, long-term sculpture and design projects in wood and metal, connecting students with a wide variety of advanced technical and conceptual resources.
• -Hires and oversees shop assistants for wood and metal shop; trains shop assistants to ensure that students have access to the best available technical and safety instruction.

Work schedule varies on Monitor availability, some flexible hours required. This is a full time position with a 2 month furlough beginning in June returning August 1. This position is responsible for maintaining the quality control required to ensure safety for all users.

• 2+ years working with students in an academic environment.
• 3+ years experience working with machine shop safety protocol.

• 3-5 years professional fabrication experience and familiarity with contemporary studio art practice a plus.
• Bachelor of Arts is a plus.
• Working knowledge of mechanical tools and their use.
• Ability to work with a diverse audience of varying numbers and experience levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Please note: This is a ten-month position, August 1 through May 31, with 2-months seasonal leave.

All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

Arts, General Administration

USA - MA - Cambridge

403134 Coordinator I

On-Site

Art, Film, and Visual Studies

Arts and Humanities

Full-time

054

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Identity

M-F, 9-5
Hours may change based on Monitor availability

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