Craft Center Student Instructor (University Union)

*Specifically hiring instructors with expertise in the following areas: watercolor painting, sustainable leatherworking, bicycle repair and maintenance, stained glass, surfboard shaping, and fiber arts.

Definition and Purpose 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator I – Craft Center (3 Year Temporary), Craft Center Student Instructors teach craft classes in the ASI Craft Center in one or more of the following areas: watercolor painting, sustainable leatherworking, bicycle repair & maintenance, stained glass,  jewelry making, ceramics (wheel throwing), ceramics (handbuilding), surfboard shaping, and fiber arts (crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, macrame).  The Instructor is responsible for developing class content, supervising class participants, leading instructional sessions, and maintaining studio safety and cleanliness. 

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives.  Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability.  Additionally, they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively. 

Requirements

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience 

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units at Cal Poly. 
• Must have expertise in a particular craft within one or more of the Craft Center areas (watercolor painting, sustainable leatherworking, bicycle repair & maintenance, stained glass, jewelry making, ceramics, surfboard shaping, or fiber arts). 
• Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification required. 
• Extensive knowledge of classes being taught. 
• Understanding of current trends in area of expertise. 
• Previous experience in supervising and meeting participants in an instructional environment. 
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Supervise class participants. 
• Lead instructional sessions/classes. 
• Instructor Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
• Teach a minimum of two craft classes each quarter, while fulfilling class schedule requirements. 
• Prepare studio space before class and clean up studio space after class. 
• Keep studio equipment in clean, useable working order. 
• Prioritize and contribute to overall studio safety. 
• Report any needed changes or problems to the appropriate Craft Center staff member. 
• Provide assistance to co-workers as needed to ensure that all have the necessary supplies and tools to run their classes. 
• Repair equipment, or report broken equipment to the appropriate Craft Center staff member if the repair is beyond the instructor’s level of expertise. 
• In collaboration with other area instructors, assist in keeping an inventory of all area supplies and inform appropriate staff of any shortages. 
• Propose area additions and/or improvements and provide additional information as needed. 
• Possess knowledge of the raw materials used in each class in order to plan for supply reordering. 
• Play an active role in maintaining class minimum enrollments. 
• Communicate with appropriate staff regarding any issues pertaining to each craft area, classes, or the Craft Center. 
• Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats. 
• Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers.  
• Instruct participants in general safety practices with all tools and equipment in their craft area. 
• Maintain and model safe practices at all times. 
• Maintain prompt hours and follow absence procedures. 
• Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers. 
• Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures. 
• Ensure a safe environment for all participants. 
• Foster student development and leadership. 
• Develop individual lesson plans. 
• Maintain instructional area at all times. 

Frontline Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all visitors and staff members. 
• Provide quality customer service to all staff members and visitors. 
• Enforce safety compliance measures per the Craft Center policies and procedures. 
• Accurately record inbound visitor traffic and process payment for purchases. 
• Provide positive public relations, program promotion and policy education to staff and visitors. 
• Ensure financial paperwork is kept confidential and includes the information necessary for processing. 
• Assist with supply and material inventory and ordering. 
• Maintain knowledge of all current activities and upcoming events within ASI. 
• Follow attendance procedures. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats. 
• Maintain familiarity with the evacuation plan for work area. 
• Maintain knowledge of ASI’s webpage and web registration program to troubleshoot customer questions. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Specialized Duties and Responsibilities 

• Open and close work areas per procedural expectations. 
• Knowledge and oversight of safe operations and practices of all tools in all studios 
• Explain and enforce Craft Center user policies and procedures to visitors. 
• Compile pre-course packets for all instructors to include surveys, rosters, and instructions. 
• Review Craft Center web pages for accuracy. 
• Update data, manage inventory, and run reports in Fusion/POS software. 
• Prepare payment request forms (PRFs). 
• Understand all programs, services, and amenities within ASI. 
• Facilitate and coordinate Studio Safety Orientation tours. 
• Ensure that all lost and found items are tracked according to facility policy. 
• Special projects as assigned. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

• Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures.  
• Demonstrate awareness of one’s own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 
• Demonstrate effort to understand each person’s individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments.  
• Participate in trainings and activities provided by ASI as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.   

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Period of Employment 

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. 

Benefits

Compensation and Hours 

• Hourly Starting Rate: $17.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.00 for meetings, studio maintenance time, and preparation time; maximum 20 hours per week. 
• Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.0 per hour - $16.00 per hour for meetings, studio maintenance time, and preparation time 

May require late nights, weekends, and holidays

Requires a minimum of 3 consecutive quarters

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Date revised: 07/19/2024