Graduate Studio Assistants (GSAs) are contributing members of the Studio Operations team that supports and supervises the California College of the Arts’ making facilities. The GSA works with the studio staff to foster an open, accessible and safe learning and making environment through patience, excellent communication skills, and an ongoing willingness to seek out new areas of expertise on behalf of the community and themselves. Under the supervision of studio managers, GSAs assist with supervising shop and studio spaces by helping students and faculty during open studio hours. Other duties may include: ensuring safe use of facilities and equipment; guiding students and faculty in fabrication skills and techniques; care and operation of studio equipment; management of studio materials; updating instructional resources and documentation; leading technical demonstrations; completing special projects as needed. GSAs are expected to demonstrate and uphold best practices in professional studio culture, health, and safety for all users.

GSAs have the opportunity to learn from program chairs, faculty and studio management how professional studios in higher education institutions are managed, how pedagogy is embedded within shops and studios, and how adherence to health and safety regulations improves the user experience.

General Expectations:

• Day-to-day management will be coordinated by the Studio Manager.
• GSAs will set their schedule with studio management staff at the beginning of each semester.
• Training in health and safety regulations will be offered to ensure safety standards are being met.
• As employees of CCA, GSAs may work with sensitive information and are expected to maintain confidentiality.

Hourly Rate: $23.22

Hours: Varies per studio and position. Legally mandated maximum is 300 hours total per semester.

Current Studios with GSAs:

• Ceramics
• DFAS / Flat Lab
• Digital Fabrication
• Fabrication Shops
• Hybrid Lab
• MFA Studios
• Painting & Drawing
• Printmedia
• Sculpture

Please note that these Graduate Studio Assistant positions are year-long and must be reapplied for each fall.

How to Apply:

Available GSA positions are posted in Workday by searching Find Student Jobs in the search bar. A resume/CV indicating relevant experience will be required. Students interested in these positions are encouraged to reach out to the specific Studio Manager to learn more on how to join our team of makers!