Glass Fusing & Metal Jewelry Materials Technician

This unique position allows students to explore hands-on processes in glass fusing and jewelry-making while working in a supportive, creative environment. Students gain independence in managing their own projects while directly contributing to the preservation and usability of the Art Department’s materials and equipment.

Supervisors Name & Title	Auburn Isaak, Educational Program Assistant II for the Visual Performing Arts
Student Job Title	Glass Fusing & Metal Jewelry Materials Technician
Department	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Position Funding	Federal Work Study-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$14.55 per hour (Level 2)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Beginning of Fall Term 2025 – End of Spring Term 2026. Not expected to work during enrollment breaks
Type of work schedule	Part-time; hours are flexible and will be scheduled around student availability and agreed upon with the supervisor.
Estimated numbers of hours per week	5-10 hours
Experiential Learning:	– Gain experience in restoring and preserving craft materials and processes. – Develop research and archival documentation skills. – Build knowledge of material testing and equipment maintenance. – Learn methods for assessing usability of aged or archived studio supplies.
Professional Development:	Students will gain transferable skills in research, cataloging, and materials management. They will also practice workplace communication, safety procedures, and decision-making in a studio environment
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Sort through materials in storage, identifying and labeling glass, metals, tools, and equipment. – Create a digital or written catalog of materials, including condition notes. – Discard or recycle unusable materials under faculty guidance. – Clean, repair, and prepare tools, molds, and equipment for reuse. – Safely handle older materials, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. – Restore stored glass and metal supplies to usable condition where possible. – Conduct small-scale tests on stored glass and jewelry materials to determine usability. – Record test outcomes with notes, photos, and organized data. – Develop recommendations for future use of restored materials. – Research best practices for restoring and reusing older studio materials. – Compile resources on glass fusing and jewelry-making processes relevant to storage recovery.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Must be eligible for Federal Work Study – Ability to work independently and follow safety protocols – Strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:	– Prior experience with art materials, craft processes, or studio work – Basic computer/documentation skills
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Interest in art, jewelry-making, or glass fusing – Organizational skills and curiosity for research and process improvement
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Auburn Isaak- isaakar@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	09/24/2025
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	After applications are received
Estimated Start Date:	October 2025
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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