Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

Job no: 541374

Work type: Student Ast

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Recreation/Event 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:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume that includes all current student involvement, organizations, and/or other campus employment.

Open shifts that need coverage; availability of a minimum of 2 of the below shifts is required:

• Mondays, 5:30 pm - 10:15 pm
• Tuesdays, 12 pm - 5 pm
• Tuesdays, 12:45 pm - 5:30 pm
• Wednesdays, 5:30 pm - 10:15 pm
• Flexible weekday hours between 9 am - 1 pm

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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