"Art Model Clothed"

Job Description

Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Instruction, the Art Model models for drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art-related classes. Work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours.

*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position, such as a High School graduate or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of eighteen years old.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Ability to work flexible hours. Be aware of classic and traditional poses in the art tradition preferred. Ability to take directions regarding a variety of modeling assignments.

Demonstrated ability to communicate in a courteous, helpful, and clearly understood manner. Strong verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population, both within and outside the college.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $18.79 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on February 13, 2026 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Poses for fine arts studio classes; figure drawing, occasional painting and other drawing courses for sculpture as required by class curriculum.
• Ability to provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to sustained poses as required by the instructor.
• Demonstrates the flexibility and animation of the human form.
• Ability to maintain poses for a fixed period of time.
• Pose without clothing as instructed.
• Model will have appropriate attire (a long robe) to wear before and after class, and during breaks.
• Ability to pose in a variety of clothing styles.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Supervision Received

The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Adheres to established college and program policies, procedures and safety regulations. Regular and predictable attendance including punctuality. Physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to long sustained poses.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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