OPS Worker, Figure Model

OPS Worker, Figure Model

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Winter Haven

Job Type

Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number

202600129

Org

Fine and Applied Arts

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

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Description

The OPS Figure Model serves as a temporary instructional support employee who provides visual references for students enrolled in studio art courses. Under the direction of the faculty member, the Figure Model poses for drawing, painting, sculpture, and other visual arts classes to assist students in developing observational, anatomical, and artistic skills. This position is an hourly, non-benefited OPS assignment with work scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Pose for studio art classes in clothed, draped, or nude sessions as determined by course objectives and communicated in advance.
• Hold a variety of gestures, standing, seated, and reclining poses for periods specified by the instructor, with scheduled breaks as appropriate.
• Follow faculty direction regarding pose selection, duration, and positioning to meet instructional goals.
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate conduct while working in the classroom and studio environment.
• Report to assignments on time and prepared to perform scheduled duties.
• Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students to support a respectful and productive learning environment.
• Complete required employment documentation and accurately record hours worked.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the position.

OPS Worker positions earn an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain stationary poses for extended periods.
• Physical flexibility and body awareness sufficient to assume a range of artistic poses safely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with instructors and students.
• Dependability and the ability to adapt to varying instructional needs and schedules.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in the classroom.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain poses for varying lengths of time and perform repetitive physical positioning.
• Ability to work respectfully in an educational environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, recline, bend, and maintain static positions for extended periods.
• Ability to transition safely between poses throughout instructional sessions.
• Sufficient stamina to support multiple posing sessions during a scheduled shift.

Work Environment

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Work is performed in an art studio or classroom setting under faculty supervision.
• Assignments may include clothed, costumed, draped, or nude modeling, depending on instructional needs and with prior notice.
• The position requires interaction with faculty and enrolled students in a professional academic environment.
• Hours are variable and based on course schedules and departmental needs, which may include daytime, evening, or weekend assignments.

Required Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience as a figure model for artists or educational institutions.
• Experience in visual arts, theater, or related performance disciplines.
• Familiarity with studio classroom settings.

Part-time employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a current employee at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a current student at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

08

I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.

• Yes
• No

09

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree + 18 graduate hours
• Doctorate Degree

10

How many years of experience in visual arts, theater, or related performance disciplines do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question

Employer Polk State College

Address 999 Avenue H NE

Winter Haven, Florida, 33881

Phone 8632971055

Website www.polk.edu