Student Marketing Photographer

To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: unionmarketing@berkeley.edu with the subject: Marketing Photographer

The Marketing Photographer should be able to work several hours during regular office hours (Monday-Friday 9-5pm) as well as outside traditional office hours (including some nights and weekends).

Overview:
We are looking for a well-rounded student photographer with strong technical photographic skills that has a passion for photography. We are looking for someone who can photograph in different lighting scenarios to create beautiful, well exposed, images that will be used for internal and external marketing and promotional needs of the ASUC Student Union.

The Marketing Photographer should be able to work several hours during regular office hours (Monday-Friday 9-5pm) as well as outside traditional office hours (including some nights and weekends).

Qualifications:
Demonstrated event photography skills
Ability to organize photos in respected folders so they are easy to find for other staff
Ability to be trained to use a large format EPSON printer with a variety of papers for any photographic printing needs
Must have experience using DSLR Camera and shooting in RAW but does not need to provide own camera equipment
Must have experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom, Canva or similar applications
Has experience retouching images to enhance lighting, contrast, cropping, sharpening, etc

Job Duties:
Responsible for expanding the photographic archives for the Student Union
Photographing a variety of events like Student Programming, CalDay, Caltopia, Calapalooza, Pep Rallys, etc.
Covering internal events like staff meetings, staff celebrations, and executive functions
Photographing indoor and outdoor event spaces that showcase the setup for weddings, receptions, baby showers, corporate events, etc
Taking portraits of ASUC Student Union full-time and student staff
Any additional photography needs that help expand and enhance the promotion of the ASUC Student Union
Responsible for the post production of images including retouching
Exporting/saving images for correct platform

WATERCOLOR PAINTING INSTRUCTOR

Job Description: Recreation Program Instructor 3

Unit: Student Union’s Berkeley Art Studio

Job Type: .1 FTE, Limited, Hourly Employment

The Berkeley Art Studio at UC Berkeley is hiring a Watercolor Painting Instructor!

Hire Date: January 22, 2024, Winter & Spring Session 2024

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About the Berkeley Art Studio

The Berkeley Art Studio is open to the entire community as well as UC Students, Faculty, and Staff. We offer classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and design. The Studio has a rich history of providing quality art instruction for our members. It is a welcoming place for students and artists at various skill levels. It has proven to be more than just a space, but also a community of artists committed to their craft.

General Instructor Responsibilities:

Instruct class participants in one to four classes per week in the evenings and/or weekends. This is an in-person teaching position.
Maintains a supportive environment for program participants, which facilitates student learning and participation.
Interacts with program participants in a positive manner.
Develops knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
Works with Studio Coordinator on developing class schedule, syllabus, and workshops.
Maintains clean studio/classroom space.
Schedule: Approximately one to four classes in the evenings and/or weekends. This position runs for 40 weeks per year at approximately 3-10 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree in fine art preferred; Master’s Degree desirable.
Previous experience in an art ­learning environment preferred.
Ability and interest in helping others learn digital and graphic arts skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong foundation in the traditional 2D arts. Strong command of watercolor painting, gouache painting, and drawing. Experience with acrylic and oil painting desired.
Previous experience working with age level specific to an activity, specifically adults in a painting studio.
Requires verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-­tasking and time management skills.
Able to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking.

LEAD CERAMICS SPECIALIST

Job Description: Lead Ceramics Specialist (6102C), ASUC Student Union – #59910

Unit: Student Union’s Berkeley Art Studio

Job Type: .8 FTE, Part Time, Hourly Employment

Hire Date:  January 8, 2024

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About the Berkeley Art Studio

The Berkeley Art Studio is open to the entire community as well as UC Students, Faculty, and Staff. We offer classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and design. The Studio has a rich history of providing quality art instruction for our members. It is a welcoming place for students and artists at various skill levels. It has proven to be more than just a space, but also a community of artists committed to their craft.

 

Responsibilities

CERAMICS INSTRUCTION

• Instructs ceramics program participants in groups during once-daily classes two to three times per week for 40 weeks per year.
• Maintains a supportive environment for program participants and facilitates involvement.
• Interacts with program participants in a positive manner.
• Develops knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
• Works with Studio Manager on developing class schedule, syllabi, and workshops.
• Assists in activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups.
• Teaches studio members the ceramic arts.
• Leads ceramics team meetings with instructors and other technicians.
• Assists department with the installation/ de-installation of special exhibits.
• Leads internship for 3-4 hours every week, teaching interns necessary technical skills such as loading kilns, mixing glazes, and recycling clay.

CERAMICS TECHNICIAN

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those met during the course of work as the lead ceramics specialist.
• Anticipates and recognizes the technical needs of the ceramics studio, delegates tasks to coworkers, and works with interns to execute projects.
• Maintains a clean and safe ceramic studio, by learning, following and disseminating up-to-date environmental health and safety protocol.
• Loads, sets, and unload kilns, ensuring that customer’s works are fired in a timely manner.
• Monitors and mixes glazes and chemicals.
• Maintains and repairs kilns, wheels, slab roller, wedging tables, extruders and other equipment as needed.
• Observes and enforces all safety and general rules of the Art Studio, ensuring members are working properly within the Studio.
• Submits supply requests to suppliers for materials, such as clay orders, dry materials for glazes, and equipment parts requiring replacement.
• Works with Studio Manager, other Ceramics Specialists/technicians, and Instructors on developing schedule for technical needs and session coverage.
• Works with Studio Manager on training Student Staff on proper care and maintenance of the ceramics studio.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Handles cash register as needed.
• Answers phones, check and return voicemails, and assists with Art Studio’s email inquiries as needed.
• Assists in recruiting qualified Ceramics Specialists and Instructors as needed.
• Registers students for classes and membership as needed.
• Assists with inventory, purchasing, and updating ceramics manual and files.
• Interacts with recreational program participants in a positive manner. Assist members/customer service in the studio.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

• Participates in ASUC Student Union All-Staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attends special events held by the Art Studio and ASUC Student Union when required.
• Assists on special event days such as CalDay, CalTopia, etc. as needed by the Art Studio or ASUC Student Union.
• Assists the Studio Coordinator and Assistant Director of Marketing & Art Programs on special projects as requested.
• Assists the Studio Manager and Director of Marketing & Creative Programs on special projects as requested

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of ceramics practice, technology, and history.
• Verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service-minded entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of studio policies and procedures.
• Physical skill in ceramics practice.
• Respiratory fit test required upon hire.
• Red Cross CPR training required upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials required.
• Ability and interest in helping others learn art skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, Bachelors or Master’s Degree in ceramics, and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Previous experience working with age level specific to an activity, specifically adults in a ceramics studio.
• At least 2 years previous experience in an art-learning environment.
• At least 2 years ceramics teaching experience.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

• Red Cross CPR.
• Standard First Aid Training Certification.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR

Job Description: Recreation Program Instructor 3

Unit: Student Union’s Berkeley Art Studio

Job Type: .1 FTE, Limited, Hourly Employment

 

The Berkeley Art Studio at UC Berkeley is hiring a Graphic Design Instructor!

Hire Date:  January 22, 2024, Winter & Spring Session 2024

APPLY VIA ARTSTUDIO@BERKELEY.EDU

 

About the Berkeley Art Studio

The Berkeley Art Studio is open to the entire community as well as UC Students, Faculty, and Staff. We offer classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and design. The Studio has a rich history of providing quality art instruction for our members. It is a welcoming place for students and artists at various skill levels. It has proven to be more than just a space, but also a community of artists committed to their craft.

 

General Instructor Responsibilities:

• Instruct class participants in one to four classes per week in the evenings and/or weekends. This is an in-person teaching position.
• Maintains a supportive environment for program participants, which facilitates student learning and participation.
• Interacts with program participants in a positive manner.
• Develops knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
• Works with Studio Coordinator on developing class schedule, syllabus, and workshops.
• Maintains clean studio/classroom space.

Schedule: Approximately one to four classes in the evenings and/or weekends. This position runs for 40 weeks per year at approximately 3-10 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in fine art preferred; Master’s Degree desirable.
• Previous experience in an art ­learning environment preferred.
•  Ability and interest in helping others learn digital and graphic arts skills.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong foundation in the graphic/digital arts. Strong command of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. If teaching video-based classes, strong command of Adobe After Effects desired. Experience with web design desired.
• Previous experience working with age level specific to an activity, specifically adults in an art studio.

•   Requires verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-­tasking and time management skills.
• Able to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking.

PRINTMAKING INSTRUCTOR