"Sewing Studio Technician"

Sewing Studio Technician

Posting Number:

R0006609

Location:

Portland Campus

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

The sewing studio Technician provides instruction in the safe operation and usage of the sewing studio spaces, tools and equipment. The Sewing Studio Technician is responsible for the cleanliness functionality and maintenance of the space and equipment. The Sewing Studio Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Sewing Studio Technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager and the Department Chair to support the curriculum. Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours (8 hours weekly).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with specific classes, assisting the faculty in delivering their curriculum
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized studio environment
• Restock supplies and tools based on student and faculty needs
• Maintain equipment and machinery
• Educate students about safety procedures in the shop
• Supervise student's shop use during open lab times
• Provide class demonstrations in tool usage
• Administer tool use/check out system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent continuing education or apprenticeship
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide variety of sewing and fiber tools
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive direction & communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
• Proactive, self-motivated, energetic, problem-solving
• Strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills
• Understanding of institutional health and safety issues

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Fine Art Degree

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis (optional based on department/ position)
• Current Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a priority application deadline of 9/8/2025.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Typical work schedule is 8 hours weekly - work hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and will involve some weekend hours.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.