Employment

Student Work-Study Opportunities

The Department of Art offers several job opportunities for students who have a work-study award as part of their financial aid. Student employees work 5 - 10 hours per week. Each position has additional qualifications and experience requirements, please contact staff as noted below for specific details.

Contact for availability 

  • XYZ Lab (3D Fabrication) workers learn more about 3D Digital Fabrication.
  • DSB (Digital Services Bureau) workers learn more about digital imaging and printing.
    • Hours are usually Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
    • Contact Caroline Houdek Solomon [email protected]
  • West Check-out (Photo and Darkroom) attendants learn more about video production and film equipment.
    • Hours are usually Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
    • Contact Karen Haselmann [email protected]
  • Tool Crib (Wood Shop/Metal Shop) workers learn more about sculpture and ceramics tools and equipment.
    • Hours are usually Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-10:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
    • Contact Paul Linden [email protected]
  • Gallery Attendants learn about the work of professional art galleries.
    • The Nash Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
    • Contact Teréz Iacovino [email protected]
  • Peer Advisors talk with students about Art degrees and learn about general office support (must be an Art major).
    • Main Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
    • Contact Regina Hopingardner [email protected]
  • eStudio undergraduate research assistants learn more about Creative Technologies that connect the Digital and Material worlds and develop your creative problem solving skills while working with your peers to realize their ideas.
  • Ceramic Assistant Technicians learn more about mixing glazes, stocking glaze and clay materials, and maintaining a healthy and safe studio environment within the ceramics area.
    • Must have taken a Ceramics course at the University of Minnesota and be an Art Major
    • Hours are determined by the student's schedule.
    • Contact Kimberlee Joy Roth [email protected]

Generally, these areas seek new student workers in August and in December/January.

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.