Instruction and Classroom Support 1: Art Studio Lab Technician

Instruction and Classroom Support 1: Art Studio Lab Technician

SALARY:$1,357.2 - $1,423.2/month ($19.5 - $21.90/hr) for a 16 hour per week schedule

LOCATION:Lynnwood, Washington

Position Description:

The Art Department Assistant will serve as a monitor for open lab times, ensuring the safety and accessibility to studio facilities to all enrolled art students. This position serves to maintain the studio facilities and supplies. This includes thorough and regular cleaning of all art studios (Drawing, Painting, Design and Sculpture); organization of room furniture and art supplies; and monitoring of proper student use. In addition to lab monitor duties, the position will assist all Full and Part-time Faculty members as well as the Program Coordinator for Art and Music with projects supporting the department, classroom facilities or preparations for class curricula.

This is a Classified position that reports to the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences 

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by February 10, 2026 5PM PST will receive priority consideration. This position is open until filled. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Studio facility maintenance - ensure the cleanliness of the drawing, painting, design, and sculpture studies through regular cleaning routines.
• Lab monitoring and student support - serve as a monitor during open lab times to ensure all students have safe and equitable access to studio facilities.
• Faculty, Staff, and Program support - assist faculty members in preparing for class by setting up studio spaces, arranging materials, and providing technical support as needed. Collaborates with the Art Department Head, Art faculty, and Program Coordinator for Art and Music on departmental projects and initiatives, including event planning, exhibition setup, and other administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of art studio practices, procedures, and equipment 
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to speak in public and with students, community members, faculty and colleagues.
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to organize, inventory, maintain, and repair lab equipment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Art or similar field 
• Two or more years of art studio support or management 
• Experience in following and overseeing safety procedures related to art studios, including safe handling of chemicals.
• Experience in working with students and community members from diverse cultures.
• Ability to use Microsoft, Google and Adobe suites of software for word processing, data and photo management.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an office setting and onsite/in-person. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station, bend, stoop, walk, and generally move around the office to consult with others, work within a busy environment, and remain focused on tasks. Inventory management requires some lifting and moving of objects up to 50lbs. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.  

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a permanent part-time classified position for a 16-hour-per-week schedule.  Fall through Summer quarter ( 41 weeks cyclical). The schedule will be based around quarterly Art class offerings. For example, Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 A.M  to 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

COMPENSATION:  

Salary is Range 39, $1,357.2 - $1,423.2/month for a 16 hour per week schedule, with progressive increases to $1,806.8. This position is not eligible for benefits. Paid PTO/Sick leave on an accrual basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• • You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

• Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: 

1. Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications
2. Current resume
3. Names and contact information for three references. 
4. For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community.  It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.