Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant
Job no: 540197
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services, Humanities
Department:05110000 - RU-ARTS CRAFTS CENTER
Classification Title:
STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Job Description:
Student employees for this position must:
Position specific responsibilities:
Expected Salary:
$14.00/HR
Required Qualifications:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Preferred:
Although no ceramics experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we prefer student employee candidates who:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must submit a resume with your application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 540197
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services, Humanities
Department:05110000 - RU-ARTS CRAFTS CENTER
Classification Title:
STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Job Description:
Student employees for this position must:
- Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
- Have the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks as needed
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Be a positive representative of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union
- Be comfortable assisting large groups of people ranging from young adolescents to older adults.
- Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
Position specific responsibilities:
- Commit to working at least 2 shifts (10 hours) per week
- Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment, materials, and workspaces within the ACC
- Assist with pottery processing, including kiln loading/unloading, glaze dipping, finger sanding, clay cutting, and finished pottery handling (will be trained)
- Oversee the paint-a-pot area, ensuring proper use and providing guidance to patrons
- Assist and engage with community members, as well as with socials, camps, and classes
- Manage customer transactions, including processing card payments and reconciling daily reports
- Perform laundry and thorough daily cleaning of the entire space to maintain a safe and organized studio
- Process pottery orders and restock supplies as needed
- Utilize Microsoft Teams and Excel for communication and administrative tasks
- Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely
- Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
- Must be physically able to lift 25 pounds
- Other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:
$14.00/HR
Required Qualifications:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Preferred:
Although no ceramics experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we prefer student employee candidates who:
- Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms of crafting or art
- Have previous experience in customer service
- Are proficient in verbal and written communication
- Exhibit prior cashier skills and reconciliation experience
- Show a strong passion for crafting
- Hold a CPR and First Aid Certification
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must submit a resume with your application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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