Fall 2020 Opportunities
Pay: $20 per Tour
Days Needed: Monday through Saturday, approximately 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.
While the college will be welcoming visitors for admission tours in the near future, the office of admissions is currently seeking students who are able to conduct or be present for virtual tours
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: 4
Contact Person: Jeffrey Newell, Director of Admissions
jeffrey.newell@montserrat.edu. Please submit a class schedule, resume and letter of interest.
Department: Admissions
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days Needed: Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday events
Total Estimated Hours per week: 2-6
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.
Due to the current nature of COVID-19 restrictions, we will be seeking reliable students who can work either independently on campus or remotely from home depending on the sensitivity of the project(s). Students will have a set schedule for remote and on campus work.
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. Please submit a class schedule, resume and letter of interest.
Department: Career Services
Pay: $ base student worker hourly wage
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 8 hours/week
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning fall semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Summary of Job: The Career Services Assistant supports the Schmid Career Resource Center and the Internship Program with all programming initiatives. This position regularly researches and posts jobs and internships on MontserratWorks and social media, designs and prints posters and fliers for programming, and provides general administrative support to the department as needed.
Necessary Skills: Photoshop and Illustrator skills, Graphic Design Skills a MUST! Generally organized, detail-oriented, and strong communication skills.
COVID-19 Protocols: Student may work remotely, as long as it is not during their scheduled class time. Weekly check-ins required, either in person or via Google Meet. Any on campus work or meetings will be conducted with masks and social distancing at the Schmid Center (248 Cabot, 2nd floor).
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Beth Price Morgan, Internship Advisor elisabeth.price@montserrat.edu. Please submit a class schedule, resume and letter of interest.
Pay: $12.75/hr.
Days needed each week:
TBD
Total estimated hours per week:
10-15
Expected Duration of Job: Fall 2020
Semester.
Summary of Job
Assisting Campus Life with day to day tasks and semester
projects. The following tasks and projects will need to be performed:
• hang keys
• prep express checkout envelopes
• clean/organize/inventory Hardie closet
• clean/organize/inventory Village basement office
• clean/organize/inventory the 9 Winter basement (summer
supplies)
• take inventory of programming supplies
• assist with inventory/stocking food pantry as needed
• check bulletins boards and hang/remove
posters
• other duties as assigned
Necessary Skills
Must be able to accurately perform general office duties. Ability to
multitask, lift various objects, be highly organized. Highly dependable, attention to
detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Mitchell Benedetti, Assistant Director of
Campus Life, mitchell.benedetti@montserrat.edu
Department: Graphic Design Department
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday or Wednesday 8:20 – 11:00am, and 3:40 – 6:20pm
Some flexibility is desirable.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-6
Expected Duration of Job:
Beginning fall semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Summary of Job:
Assist students learning to use Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign during class.
Assist Graphic Design faculty.
Necessary Skills:
Must be highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.
Know how to use printers in the Design lab.
Know how to set up files for duplex and booklet printing.
Must be interested in working with faculty, peers/students, have a courteous manner and be able to
communicate clearly.
Must have the ability to multi-task, need to be highly dependable, and pay close attention to detail.
Be willing to work remotely, via Zoom or Google Meet if necessary.
Number of Positions: 2 – one person in the morning, and one in the afternoon
Please submit a class schedule, resume and letter of interest.
Contact Person Name:
John Colan, Graphic Design Faculty
john.colan@montserrat.edu
COVID Protocol : Safety Guide
Provide training to workers on up-to-date safety information and precautions including hygiene
and other measures aimed at reducing disease transmission, including:
Social distancing, hand-washing, proper use of face coverings
Self-screening at home, including temperature and symptom checks
Importance of not coming to work if ill
When to seek medical attention if symptoms become severe
Which underlying health conditions may make individuals more susceptible to contracting and
suffering from a severe case of the virus
Workers at each shift must ensuring the following:
Worker is not experiencing any symptoms such as fever (100.0 and above) or chills, cough,
shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, headache, muscle/body aches, runny nose/congestion,
new loss of taste or smell, or nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Worker has not had “close contact” with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. “Close
contact” means living in the same household as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19,
caring for a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, being within 6 feet of a person who
has tested positive for COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more, or coming in direct contact with
secretions (e.g., sharing utensils, being coughed on) from a person who has tested positive for
COVID-19, while that person was symptomatic
Worker has not been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by their doctor or a local public health
official
Workers who fail to meet the above criteria must be sent home
Important
Maintain a log of workers to support contact tracing (name, date, time, contact information) if
needed
Workers must wear face coverings when social distancing of 6 feet is not possible, except where
unsafe due to medical condition or disability
Workers must stay home if feeling ill
Recommended Best Practices
Workers are strongly encouraged to self-identify symptoms or any close contact to a known or
suspected COVID-19 case to the employer.
Encourage workers who test positive for COVID-19 to disclose to disclose to the workplace
employer for purposes of cleaning / disinfecting and contact tracing.
Department: Gallery
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed: Monday – Friday, 9:30am-4pm
Various evenings and weekends for special events.
Candidate does not need to be available for all of those times, just some.
Total estimated hours per week: 4-6
Expected duration of job: Fall semester with the possibility of extension through spring semester.
Summary of Job:
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, )
- 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, )
- Gallery Education (plan and execute programs in the galleries, moderate discussions, lead tours, )
- Administrative/Writing (assist with office administration: scheduling, updating spreadsheets, writing press releases, creating exhibitions materials, )
Necessary Skills:
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.
Number of positions: 4
To apply, please send your class schedule, cover letter, and resume to Kevin Lucey, Assistant Gallery Director, at kevin.lucey@montserrat.edu, by September 5, 2020. 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: Painting and Drawing / Foundation
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday –Thursday 7:30am-8:10am ,11:10am-12pm, 3pm-3:30pm
Sunday 7pm-9pm (can vary)
Multiple shifts per week and some weekend
Supervisor: Joseph Saunders
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring
Semester.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-8 hours
Number of Positions: 2-3 open positions Painting and Drawing Concentrator preferred.
Summary Statement:
Provides technical support and assistance to Hardie Studio Technician and faculty members of the
Foundation and Painting /Drawing Departments.
Mandatory Safety Standards
● Masks will be required when in the Hardie building and Underground and all Painting and
Drawing classrooms. and working in an
● Make sure all furniture is spaced 6 feet away from each other.
● There are hand washing and sanitizing stations located throughout the building.
Everyone is asked to keep their hands clean and avoid touching their face.
● Everyone is asked to self-screening at home, checking for temperature, COVID-19
symptoms, and recent contact with anyone infected. Do not come to school if you are
ill. Please use Campusclear when coming on campus.
Summary of Duties May Include the Following as Assigned: Job will change due to Covid-19 and will
comply with MA Safety Standards and school Covid-19 guidelines. You are required to wear a mask at all
times.
● Making sure classrooms are supplied with disinfectant
● Observing the occupancy of each classroom and removing excess furniture that is moved in.
● 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 the supervisor to
oversee all safety regulations including storage of equipment, maintaining safety equipment, and
overall compliance with safety regulations from EPA and OSHA.
● Special Projects as Assigned.
Experience Required:
•. Familiarity with the Painting/Drawing Studio environment. Good organizational skills. Good
communication skills. Ability to work independently on projects as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
•. Work in a studio setting among hazardous materials; manual dexterity to use computers and
standard office equipment, strength to lift and carry large model platforms, supplies and other
materials; physical ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Special Notations or Conditions of Employment:
•. Occasional weekend and evening work required.
Contact Person Name: Joe Saunders
Joseph.saunders@montserrat.edu , Please submit a resume and letter of interest. Subject line Painting Monitor.
Department: Printmaking
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday –Thursday 8pm-11pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm and 4pm-8pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:20am-11am
One shift per week.
Supervisor: Joseph Saunders
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-4 hours
Number of Positions: 3 open positions and 1 alternate position (alternate position will have duties weekly outside
of monitor hours TBA) Printmaking concentrator preferred.
Mandatory Safety Standards
● Masks will be required when in the building and working in any area of the Print Lab and Letterpress
room.
● Limited occupancy capacities are posted outside of every room.
● Students/monitors/instructors/staff will be signing up online for a time in the space and studios. This
allows for limiting the number of people allowed in the space and allows for contact tracing if necessary.
● Monitors and students working in the space will ensure 6 feet or more distance between
individuals when possible (Monitors and students will be aware that in the case of a safety
concern monitor/technician/instructor may need to step in the 6-foot circle to assist.)
● There is a cleaning log that will list the date, time, and scope of cleaning. Each class and
monitor shift will be asked to complete the checklist at the end class/shift.
● There are hand washing and sanitizing stations located throughout the building. Everyone is
asked to keep their hands clean and avoid touching their face.
● Everyone is asked to self-screening at home, checking for temperature, COVID-19 symptoms,
and recent contact with anyone infected. Do not come to school if you are ill. Please use
Campusclear when coming on campus.
Summary of Job:
● Monitors will provide access to the Print Lab and Letterpress room to those students currently enrolled in
a printmaking/letterpress class, there is no working without a monitor present.
● Monitor will provide assistance to students and must be ready to solve any problem that may arise with
equipment or students. If issues arise in the print lab that is out of your means of handling please contract
Supervisor: Joseph Saunders and Area Coordinator: Len Thomas-Vickory.
● The monitor will oversee printmaking, letterpress equipment, and room usage, particularly during hours
outside normal hours of business.
● Help in all areas of the print lab, attend to monitor nightly chores listed at the Sign- In/Out book and
additional tasks provided by their supervisor.
● Disinfecting all high touch equipment and tables is a main focus and priority. Working closely with specific
faculty and class students on specific nights. Monitors are expected to help with Student Showcase and
workshops.
Necessary Skills:
● Must have a 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.
● Must communicate well with the supervisor with issues or anything that arises in space.
Contact Person Name: Joe Saunders joe.saunders@montserrat.edu Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
Department: Photography, Video, Film
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed each week:
Monday –Thursday 8 pm-11 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 3:40pm-6:10pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm-8pm
One shift per week.
Supervisor: Joseph Saunders
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.
Total estimated hours per week: 3-4 hours
Number of Positions: 4-5 open positions and 1-2 alternate positions (alternate positions will have duties weekly
outside of monitor hours TBA) Photography, Video, Film concentrator preferred.
Summary
Monitors provide access to and assistance with the labs to those students currently enrolled in a photo class.
Mandatory Safety Standards
● Masks will be required when in the building and working in any of the Photo facilities and
classrooms.
● Limited occupancy capacities are posted outside of every room.
● Students/monitors/instructors/staff will be signing up online for a time in the space and
studios. This allows for limiting the number of people allowed in the space and allows for
contact tracing if necessary.
● Monitors and students working in the space will ensure 6 feet or more distance between
individuals when possible (Monitors and students will be aware that in the case of a safety
concern monitor/technician/instructor may need to step in the 6-foot circle to assist.)
● There is a cleaning log that will list the date, time, and scope of cleaning. Each class and
monitor shift will be asked to complete the checklist at the end class/shift.
● There are hand washing and sanitizing stations located throughout the building. Everyone is
asked to keep their hands clean and avoid touching their face.
● Everyone is asked to self-screening at home, checking for temperature, COVID-19 symptoms,
and recent contact with anyone infected. Do not come to school if you are ill. Please use
Campusclear when coming on campus.
Monitor Duties
● Monitors are monitoring occupant capacity. 2 Students in the darkroom and 2 in the Studio.
● Monitors are checking that everyone signs in
● Monitors and students working in the space will ensure 6 feet or more distance between
individuals when possible
● There is a cleaning log that will list the date, time, and scope of cleaning. Each class and
monitor shift will be asked to complete the checklist at the end class/shift.
● Monitors and students are provided with the cleaning products to clean and sanitize the labs
and equipment.
The monitors are responsible for the following:
● There is no working without a monitor present. If no one is signed up when you arrive,
you may leave.
● Open Darkrooms: check enlarger stations for lenses, negative carriers and easels, check chemistry, mix if
necessary, turn on lights and equipment for usage. Due to COVID-19 the limit of students in the darkroom is
two students at any given time.
● Monitors have the right to ask people to leave if they are behaving inappropriately. Monitors will be provided
with a list of Photo students. If a name does not appear on that list, they will be asked to get a special
permission slip from the Department Head in order to work.
● Monitors have a choice of any work station. But you must be ready to solve any problem that may arise.
Your first and foremost responsibility is to the photo lab facilities.
● One-half hour before closing, advise students that they must begin to clean up. Before leaving, students must
clean and restore their area to its original setup. Easel is on the baseboard with neg carrier on top of easel,
enlarger turned off and closed. All prints out of the sink & wash tanks. All trash in trash receptacles.
● Report any broken or missing equipment to the Studio Technician.
Clean up:
● Cover trays in B&W darkroom if the chemistry is still good, discard otherwise, rinse trays and turn upside down to
dry. Rinse the sink with hot water. Due to COVID-19 there will be two sets of chemistry trays to help keep social
distance.
● Reset all enlarger stations to the normal configuration and return all four blade easels to
the area near darkroom entrance.
● Turn off all water, shut valves in B&W darkroom, and drain print washer in darkroom and film processing
area.
● Make sure the print dryer is turned off as well as all dry mount presses. Check the shooting studio to make sure all
lighting equipment is turned off, unplugged, and properly stored with cords neatly coiled.
● After all students have left the photo area, check to make sure people have cleaned up after themselves, lock
all darkrooms Senior studio, shooting studio, and cage.
In case of emergency:
● Call 911, then notify the security guard.
● In case of a power outage, UNPLUG all electrical appliances. (Mounting presses, print dryers,
strobe units, etc.)
● In case of fire, use the fire alarm. (Also be familiar with the location of the fire
extinguishers.)
● In case of a pipe burst, water overflow, etc.: Turn OFF the main water valves with the yellow handles in the
affected areas. Notify the security guard immediately.
● If you are not sure about the status of something or someone, notify the security guard. He is there
to help you.
Contact Person Name: Joe Saunders
Joseph.saunders@montserrat.edu , Please submit a resume and letter of interest.
Job Description
Title: Studio Monitor
Department: Foundation
FLSA: Non-exempt, hourly
Supervisor: Stacy Thomas-Vickory, Joseph Saunders
Positions Supervised: N/A
Hours Per Week: 3-5
Effective Date: Sept. 2nd
Summary Statement:
Provides technical support and assistance to Hardie Studio Technician and faculty members of the Foundation Department.
Summary of Duties May Include the Following as Assigned:
• Making sure classrooms are supplied with disinfectant
• Observing the occupancy of each classroom and removing excess furniture that is moved in.
• Close and secure the outside container storage for the tent.
• Enforcing the occupancy of each room.
• Facilitate a working environment where students can provide mentorship as well as come for help
• Understand the basic Foundation courses and provide support for assignments.
• Help with critique.
• Assist with the maintenance and oversight of Studios and relevant support areas including art work storage and still life storage.
• Organize still-life props, spot-lights, heaters for models, prop closets and sinks/ clean up 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.
• Special Projects as Assigned.
Experience Required:
• Familiarity with Studio environment. Good organizational skills. Good communication skills. Ability to work independently on projects as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
• Work in a studio setting among hazardous materials; manual dexterity to use computers and standard office equipment, strength to lift and carry large model platforms, supplies and other materials; physical ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Special Notations or Conditions of Employment:
• Weekend and evening work required.
Department: Sculpture
Pay: $12.75/hr
Days needed each week: Schedule is dependent on student workers availability (Usually
Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30, 4 hours on the weekend)
Total estimated hours per week: Usually between 3-6 hours a week, depending on student’s
availability
Expected Duration of Job: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021, with the possibility of extension through
the following semesters.
Summary of Job: Monitoring fellow students working in wood, metal, and sculpture spaces.
The monitor would open and close the shop, enforce a safe work environment, maintain work
areas, and work on small tasks assigned by the technician. Monitors will work in pairs. Monitors
may also be requested to assist during 3D classes.
Necessary Skills: Candidate must have completed Wood Fabrication and Metal Fabrication
courses. (Or have proven skills to the technician) Candidate should be able to work in loud
environments and communicate effectively with other students, faculty, and staff. Candidate
should have the ability to multitask, lift various objects, be organized, and dependable.
Number of Positions: Min 6 – Max 10
Contact Person Name: Holly Kelly, Sculpture Studio Technician
Holly.Kelly@montserrat.edu, please submit a resume, class schedule, and letter of interest.
Department: CTS
Pay: $12.75/hr
Expected Duration of Job: Begin start of semester, with possibility of renewal for the Spring ‘21 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 10.15.x experience preferred.
● Windows 10 experience a plus.
● Adobe 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.
