Fall 2019 Opportunities
Department: Campus Life
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Monday-Friday
Total estimated hours per week: TBD
Expected Duration of Job: Full academic year; Rehire is not automatic.
Summary of Job:
- CLAs are responsible for assisting in the growth and development of programs, clubs and organizations by assisting with marketing of events and programs.
- CLAs will make effective use of social media to promote the Office of Campus Life and all of the events and updates to support it.
- CLA office duties include general administrative, organizational, and office management duties as assigned in addition to marketing events.
- Cross-trained to sign-out packages in the mailroom
Leadership Expectations:
- Montserrat pride
- Positive role models
- Team players and leaders
- Willing to grow and learn from experiences
- Respectful of other people’s perspectives
- Respectful of other people’s race, culture, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, experience, age, sexual orientation, ability, political choice and individuality
- Committed to developing programs based on the themes of Social Justice & Community and International & Global Perspectives
- Effective communication and listening skills
Administrative Expectations:
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Promptness and dependability
- Ability to follow oral or written directions
- Work independently to meet established deadlines and expectations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Additional duties as assigned
Number of Positions: 2-3
Contact Person Name: Mitchell Benedetti, Associate Director of Campus Life, mitchell.benedetti@montserrat.edu Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Department: Academic Affairs
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Flexible between Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Total estimated hours per week: 4
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning fall 2019 semester, with the possibility of extension through spring 2020 semester.
Summary of Job: Photocopying, bringing mail to/from the Hardie building to 248 Cabot Street, data entry in Google Docs and Google Sheets, assisting with event preparation, occasional online research, other duties as required.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with faculty and staff. Basic computing and internet skills. Highly organized, dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Alexandra Carley, Academic Affairs Coordinator
alexandra.carley@montserrat.edu; Please submit a resume and letter of interest.
Department: Art Education
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Flexible but must be available between 9-2 to make phone calls during school hours at the start of the year. Availability on Mondays and/or Wednesdays sometime between 10-4 preferred.
Total estimated hours per week: Short term projects in September –November, approx. 15 hours per week. Additional hours, approx. 8-10 hours a week, available for the rest of fall and next spring to support Art Ed Department and Faculty.
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall semester, site list project (calling all local schools to update art teacher directory) must be completed by the end of September. The MAEA conference is in mid -November. Must be available weekend of Nov 9/10 (Veteran’s day weekend.)
Other projects during the 2019-20 school year as needed.
Summary of Job: Updating list of local elementary and high schools. Calling schools to confirm information at each site including principal and art specialist’s name and contact info. Preparing materials for MAEA conference. Supporting Art Ed Department and faculty.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, copying and use google drive/docs/sheets. Must have a courteous phone manner. Must be highly organized and dependable. Attention to detail and good communication skills required.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Patricia Palmer, Art Education Program Director
Department: Sculpture
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: TBD
Total estimated hours per week: 4-8
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Summary of Job: Monitor woodshop and sculpture studio equipment and room usage, particularly during hours outside normal hours of business. Will review and understand equipment use policy, will enforce rules and safety regulations.
Necessary Skills: Must have strong familiarity with woodshop and sculpture studio equipment and use. Must have comfort with and ability to hold fellow students accountable to policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate rules and policies to sculpture studio users with clarity and professionalism. Must be highly organized.
Number of Positions: 5
Contact Person Name: Justin Playl, Sculpture Technician, Justin.playl@montserrat.edu . Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
Department: Photography and Video
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday –Thursday 12:30pm-4pm, 8pm-12am
Saturday & Sunday 4pm- 8pm
One shift per week.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-4 hours per week
Expected Duration of Job: One/Two Semesters
Summary of Job: Monitors provide access to and assistance with the photography lab to those students currently enrolled in a photography class. A detailed job description is attached.
Necessary Skills: Monitor the photography lab, studio, and black & white darkroom in HB-1. Monitors must be capable of operating all enlargers in black & white darkroom and familiar with the entire chemical processing procedures of film and paper. The monitor will have successfully completed Introduction to Photographic Media. Junior or Senior status preferred.
Number of Positions: 3-4
Contact Person Name: Joe Saunders
Joseph Saunders, Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
Department: Printmaking
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday –Thursday 12:30pm-4pm, 8pm-12am
Saturday & Sunday 4pm- 8pm
One shift per week.
Total estimated hours per week: 4 hours per week
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Summary of Job: Monitor printmaking equipment and room usage, particularly during hours outside normal hours of business. Will review and understand equipment use policy and will enforce rules.
Necessary Skills: Must have strong familiarity with printmaking equipment and use. Ability to monitor student use of equipment and print rooms. Must have comfort with and ability to hold fellow students accountable to policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate rules and policies to print room users with clarity and professionalism.
Number of Positions: 3-4
Contact Person Name: Joe Saunders
joseph.saunders@montserrat.edu Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest
Department: Student Affairs
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week:
Sunday through Friday
Mailroom hours will be determined based on Mailroom Assistants’ class schedule and the best coverage for needed the Mailroom operation.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-5 hours per week
Expected Duration of Job: Academic year. Re-hire is not automatic.
Summary of Job: Sorting mail for students, staff and faculty and placing mail into designated mailboxes; logging packages and notifying recipients via email; following established procedures for giving mail to recipients; processing out-going mail; using the postage machine; maintaining a neat and orderly work station; notifying the Information Specialist when supplies are needed.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately and efficiently perform general office duties, including spelling and alphabetizing and prompt notification of package arrival. Must have an above average eye to detail and must be able to multi-task. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Must be able to problem-solve when necessary. Must be able to follow instructions. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Number of Positons: 2-3
Contact Person Name:Wendy McGrath, Information Specialist
wendy.mcgrath@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
Department: Digital Fabrication Studio
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week:
Flexible schedule M-F between 8:30am – 6:15pm
Will work with student’s course schedule.
Mailroom hours will be determined based on Mailroom Assistants’ class schedule and the best coverage for needed the Mailroom operation.
Total estimated hours per week: 10 hour per week
Expected Duration of Job: One semester with the possibility of two, based on job
performance.
Summary of Job: Studio Monitors help provide daily access to and assistance with operating
Digital Fabrication tools available to all Montserrat students, staff and faculty.
Digital Fabrication Studio Monitor Day-to-Day Job Duties:
• Be aware of posted opening and closing procedures and help Director to open and/or
close the 1A Knowlton studio.
• Oversee sign-in and sign-out sheet and procedures for all individuals using the studio
space.
• Assist individuals making appointments for 3D printing, vinyl cutting or laser cutting; be
available for running jobs or troubleshooting depending on the day’s appointment
schedule.
• Check and respond to studio email as needed.
• Keep data; log all appointments for the day in designated form / spreadsheets.
• Tool care and maintenance; clean 3D printers, change filament or resin cartridges, clean
laser cutter chassis and optics 1x per week depending on usage.
Additional Duties:
• Assist Director with the production of campus or contract projects. Student may be
asked to use DFS equipment to produce objects and materials for Montserrat events,
departments or offices while on the job.
• Assist with extra-curricular workshops sponsored by the Digital Fabrication Studio.
• Train other monitors. As the studio grows, so will it’s staffing needs. Starting in the spring semester, the trained studio monitor will be asked to assist in training other students who are interested in also becoming studio monitors.
• Give Studio Tours / Info Sessions. Studio Monitors will be asked to interact with tour groups, classes and other visitors to the DFS when these events intersect with their work
schedule.
The Monitor must be comfortable speaking about the studio, it’s tools and the
kinds of projects that students are working on in the Digital Fabrication Studio.
Necessary Skills: Help monitor and maintain the studio space and equipment in 1A Knowlton.
Monitors must be capable of working with both Mac and PC operating systems and have a
working knowledge of basic 3D modeling software and Adobe Illustrator or other CAD
programs. The monitor will be required to complete training on all tools and safety with
the Digital Fabrication Studio Director before starting their duties. After being trained, the
monitor must be comfortable with the duties of assisting and sometimes training students, staff
and faculty who wish to learn about the studio’s tools and procedures. Previous customer
service, teaching or retail job experience is preferred. Sophomore or Junior status also
preferred.
Number of Positons: 1
Contact Person Name:
Contact Person Name: Sarah Trahan
fabstudio@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and a statement of interest.
Department: CTS
Pay: $12.00/hr
Expected Duration of Job: Begin start of semester, with possibility of renewal for the spring semester.
Summary:
The CTS Student Technician will have the opportunity to learn and develop their technical skills while obtaining their degree at Montserrat. On the job training will be provided, but we ask that only those that enjoy using technology apply. If you aren’t confident in your technical skills, but you think you might enjoy learning more about technology, then we’d encourage you to apply. In this position, you will gain highly desirable technical experience that will be beneficial to your professional career.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving or assigning support ticket requests received via walk in, phone, or e-mail.
• Checking and responding to voicemail. Transferring calls as needed.
• Moving requests toward resolution by completing them or encouraging others to complete them.
• Installing or updating software on user’s computers.
• Checking out equipment and notifying users that equipment is ready to be picked up.
• Visiting college employees for problem solving, training, or equipment delivery or pickup.
• Cleaning lab and smart classroom spaces.
• Testing and troubleshooting smart classrooms (Audio/Video).
• Monitoring and refilling toner, ink, and paper around campus.
• Other tasks that will be assigned as needed.
Necessary Skills/Requirements:
• Good customer service skills; verbal and written.
• Good technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills – or the strong desire to learn and develop these skills.
• Ability to proactively identify tasks that need to be done.
• OS X 10.11.x and 10.12.x experience preferred.
• Windows 7/8/10 experience a plus.
• Adobe CS or CC experience a plus.
• Ability to work as a team.
Contact for consideration: Please send a cover letter and resume to cts@montserrat.edu and put “CTS Job Application” as the subject. Please include your class schedule.
Department: College Relations
Pay: $11.00/hr
Days needed each week: TBD based on your schedule and campus events
Total estimated hours per week: 6-10 hours per week.
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring semesters.
Summary of Job: Assisting with photography/videography coverage of campus events from gallery shows, receptions, etc. Some weekend work as needed with events. Photo and Video editing skills are recommended.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform photography and videography tasks as directed by Dean of College Relations. Must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills. Must have flexibility for event shoots and willingness to learn and produce quality images and video.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Jo Broderick, Dean of College Relations
jo.broderick@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and a statement of interest. Please email me to set up a meeting.
Department: College Relations
Pay: $11.00/hr
Days needed each week: TBD based on your schedule
Total estimated hours per week: 6-10 hours per week.
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring semesters.
Summary of Job: Assisting with various duties including creation of news clip books, inventory of school store, filling school store orders, researching alumni, gathering and rewriting information for the website and social media, photographing and assisting with college events, various general office duties as needed. Videography and photography skills a plus.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, use proper English and be able to spell well. Must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Ability to multi-task, lift various objects, be highly organized. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Jo Broderick, Dean of College Relations
jo.broderick@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and a statement of interest. Please email me to set up a meeting.
Department: Gallery
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Days needed: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm
(shifts are 2-3 hours during that block depending on position)
Various evenings and weekends for special events.
Candidate does not need to be available for all of those times, just some.
Expected duration: Fall Semester
Description: The Montserrat Galleries are seeking several reliable and enthusiastic students to assist with all aspects of managing four art galleries on campus. Working directly with professional gallery staff, Gallery Assistants will learn marketable skills and will gain valuable insight into the research, curation, and installation of a wide range of art exhibitions. Student positions will be assigned according to each individual’s’ skills and interests. We are especially interested in students with talent or interest in the following areas:
• Photography and Video (document exhibitions, shoot event footage, photograph artwork, etc.)
• Graphic Design (design PR materials: brochures, email blasts, posters, etc.)
• Social Media Communications (promote exhibitions and programming on social media)
• Gallery Monitors (staff reception desk during gallery hours, greet visitors and answer questions, staff gallery receptions)
• Installation (repair and paint galleries, install artwork, wrap artwork for shipping, etc.)
• Gallery Education (plan and execute programs in the galleries, moderate discussions, lead tours, etc.)
• Administrative/Writing (assist with office administration: scheduling, updating spreadsheets, writing press releases, creating exhibitions materials, etc.)
Students must be highly reliable and responsible, have good communication skills, and have a strong interest in contemporary art exhibitions and the workings of a college art gallery.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kevin Lucey, Assistant Director, at kevin.lucey@montserrat.edu. Applications will be accepted through September 6, though interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, there are several positions we need filled early in the semester. In your email, please indicate why you are interested in working for the galleries and highlight any special skills you may have that may be relevant to the position.
Department: Admissions
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days Needed: Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday events
Total Estimated Hours per week: 5-10
Expected Duration: September to May
Summary:
General office assistance. Primary responsibility is entering student data into the Admissions database with accuracy. Additional responsibilities include answering the Admissions phone line and directing calls to the appropriate staff member, filing, mailing preparation, and research projects. On occasion, this position might require outreach to prospective students via phone, text, and/or email. This job at times is fast paced and deadline driven.
Necessary Skills:
Required skills for the Office Assistant include: excellent attention to detail, strong oral and verbal communication skills, comprehensive computer skills and ability to multitask. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Number of Positions: 3-4
Contact Person: Jeffrey Newell, Director of Admissions
jeffrey.newell@montserrat.edu
Pay: $20 per tour
Days Needed: Monday through Saturday, approx. one Saturday event per month
Total Estimated Hours per week: 2-4 on average
Expected Duration: September to May
Summary:
This position is responsible for conducting campus tours during weekday appointments as well as at weekend open house events. The tour involves being extremely knowledgeable of the academics, student life, history and layout of the campus. In addition to conducting campus tours, the tour guide is required to be available 15 minutes before each scheduled tour, will meet and greet prospective students and families and will stay after the tour to write follow-up cards to the students on each tour group.
Necessary Skills:
This position is open for reliable and responsible Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at Montserrat College of Art. Required skills include: excellent presentation skills, high level of comfort with public speaking, good sense of humor, positive attitude, thorough knowledge of the curriculum and outstanding oral and verbal communication skills.
The tour guide must have a positive reputation with faculty, staff and peers, remain academically strong and have an overall positive experience at the college.
Number of Positions:
Contact Person: Jeffrey Newell, Director of Admissions
jeffrey.newell@montserrat.edu
Department: Development
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Hours flexible to accommodate student schedule
Total estimated hours per week: 10
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring Semesters
Summary of Job: Assisting development staff with various duties surrounding MCA fundraising including maintaining donor files, database management, direct mailings, and event planning including the annual Artrageous auction. Additional administrative duties will be included as needed.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Ability to multi task, lift various objects, be highly organized. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Allison Rieke, Development Associate
Allison.Rieke@montserrat.edu, Please email me to set up a meeting. Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
Department: Painting/Drawing and Foundation
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Hours flexible to accommodate student schedule
Total estimated hours per week: 4
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring Semesters
Summary of Job : Provides technical support and assistance to Hardie Studio Technician and faculty members of the Foundation and Painting /Drawing Departments.
Duties Include:
- Assist with the set-up, maintenance and oversight of Painting and Drawing Studios and relevant support areas including painting storage and still life storage.
- Conduct light equipment repair and facilities upgrade as necessary to support classes each week.
- Organize still-life props, spot-lights, heaters for models, prop closets and sinks/ clean up area. Monitor the painting storage area.
- Help prepare for special workshops, visiting artists, shows, and Open House.
- Maintain a safe working environment throughout the facilities.
- Work with supervisor to oversee all safety regulations including storage of equipment, maintaining safety equipment, and overall compliance with safety regulations from EPA and OSHA.
Number of Positions: TBD
Contact Person Name: Jo Saunders, joseph.saunders@montserrat.edu,
Please email me to set up a meeting. Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
