Studio Safety Coordinator

How to Apply

We require a cover letter and resume to consider you for this position. In the cover letter, please let us know how this position aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).

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Job Summary

Come join our team at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design!

The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is looking for an experienced Studio Safety Coordinator, with expertise in wood and metal fabrication and safe studio practices. The Studio Safety Coordinator is responsible for studio operational, administrative, maintenance, and organizational oversight. They provide hands-on demonstrations and training for students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, they monitor shops and studios, and manage safety communications and records.

Please Note: This is an evening position scheduled for 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

The weekly schedule for this position will be split between two locations: Art & Architecture Building and the Stamps School Faculty/Graduate Studios.

You will report to the Lead Studio Coordinator.

Please review the full position description here.
 

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
   

Responsibilities*

• Manage faculty, graduate, and A&A studio spaces, including evening management to ensure safe, supervised access.
• Maintain studio facilities, equipment, and supplies through preventative maintenance programs, inventory management, and coordinated purchasing.
• Train and document authorized studio users following studio safety policies and maintain accurate safety records.
• Ensure a safe and secure studio environment by enforcing usage policies, following OSEH procedures, and overseeing chemical and solvent handling, storage, and disposal.
• Help develop and implement studio safety policies, hazard communication plans, and safety inspection protocols.
• Collaborate with faculty and Studio Coordinators to support pedagogy, troubleshoot technical and spatial needs, and improve studio operations.
• Provide technical and instructional support through workshops, special projects, and purchasing and distribution of course materials.
• Support special projects, school events, and exhibition activities.
   

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Art & Design or similar field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years experience with specified studio tools, machines, and processes associated with wood and metal fabrication
• Experience maintaining the equipment associated with the specified studio processes, including wood and metal fabrication
• Demonstrated commitment to safe studio practices
• Experience with digital organization tools, such as spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets) or databases
• Demonstrated commitment to facilitating a community of diverse creative practitioners
• Frequently transport objects weighing >25 lbs

We ask that you have authorization to work in the U.S. as a precondition of employment, and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is onsite, on the University of Michigan North Campus.

Application Deadline

We post job openings for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.