This is a 90-day temporary position. This position is not a traditional “Artists Residency”. Fellows selected for this position will be expected to support production work within their assigned craft area for approximately 80% of their paid time. In order to facilitate this production specific skills will be taught to the fellow by the area leader and technical supervision opportunities will be provided to the fellow with regard to student labor. In addition to training and the opportunity to perform the technical skills needed for the craft discipline. Fellows may also be expected to participate in new product design and prototyping to contribute to the creative development of their chosen department in Student Craft. As a capstone assignment, each fellow will be asked to complete an independent work of their own design which will remain the property of Berea College Student Craft and which may be documented and exhibited in a group exhibition alongside former fellows and Student Craft staff members. These capstone projects will be sold with revenue generated supporting the mission of Berea College. The fellow will be encouraged to spend up to 20% of their work time on this Capstone project with a schedule to be determined and approved by their direct area supervisor. Housing is provided with this position and fellows will live in a shared 4-bedroom house (each resident has their own private room) managed by Student Craft forming a visiting “Craft Cohort” of fellows, resident artists, and guest instructors. Residence within the Craft House during the fellowship is a requirement of the position.

• 80% of fellows time dedicated to the production goals of the assigned craft area
• Basic machine maintenance and set up for the assigned craft area
• Preparation of transfer/sales sheets and communication with Student Crafts’ Distribution Center
• Mentoring and technical support for Student Labor
• Assistance with marketing/sales planning for assigned craft area and craft organization as a whole
• Contribution to daily/weekly shop upkeep

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• H.S. Diploma is required

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• 2 years of applicable experience in the craft. This may be professionally, academic, or as a hobbyist

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Basic familiarity with the tools required for the specific craft area.
• Support for the College’s Great Commitments as well as the mission-aligned approaches in Student Craft.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Required background check

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to accomplish repetitive hand and machine-based processes needed to serve studio production
• Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds

Environmental conditions:

• Depending on the craft area or assigned task conditions can be hot, cold, and dusty.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Experience with common tools and machinery used in applicable craft.

Cover letter: 300 word maximum, explaining why you want to apply for this position. What do you think you would gain from this opportunity and what could you contribute to the program.

Portfolio: 5-10 photos of work that is representative of your practice and technical experience

Application Deadline: March 22