Student Assistant, Andy Warhol Museum

The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums, and a collaborative project between Carnegie Institute, Dia Art Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Plans to house The Warhol in Pittsburgh were announced in 1989, and the museum opened its doors during a 24-hour celebration on May 13, 1994.

Originally built in 1911 as a distribution center for products sold to mills and mines, The Warhol was redesigned by architect Richard Gluckman and features seven floors of gallery and exhibition space as well as an underground level that houses The Factory education studio and the conservation lab. Carnegie Museums is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

T his is a Temporary position. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate. The Student Assistants support hands-on education and outreach programs at The Andy Warhol Museum and Artists Image Resource using graphic design, silkscreen printing, and basic teaching skills to interact with youth and museum visitors.

Participate in on-the-job training, professional development sessions, and field trips. This is a temporary position expected to run for one year. A valid work permit is required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE: Must be currently enrolled in high school, college or equivalent, between the ages 14-21. KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Interest in art and design, ability to work independently and in a group. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is primarily sedentary in nature, with some periods of extended standing and use of arms for silkscreen printing.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Attend Youth Open Studio at Artists Image Resources and support teens in realizing their own creative projects, providing technical assistance and mentoring. Use silkscreen printing skills to support Warhol education programs. Assist museum visitors in The Factory, The Warhol’s hands-on studio.

Assist with promotion and outreach for The Warhol’s youth education programs. Participate in training and planning sessions. The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.

*GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to consider and accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. An individual is qualified if he or she can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation. An essential job function is any task that is a fundamental part of the job.

When considering essentiality, one must focus upon whether the function is essential to this particular job and not to the department as a whole. Some additional guidance on essential functions follows below. Please note that the following guidelines are non-exhaustive. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Human Resources.

A. Is the function required to be performed on a regular basis? If the function is rarely performed, it may not be essential. B. Is the function highly specialized? Is the incumbent hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function? The need for special expertise is an indication of an essential function.

C. Does the position exist, at least in part, to perform the function? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. D. How much time is spent performing the function and how often? Note that even functions performed 10% of the time could be essential if they are required on a regular basis. E. Would elimination of the function fundamentally alter the job?

If so, the function is more likely to be essential. F. What are the consequences of not requiring the incumbent to perform the function? If they are significant, the function is more likely to be essential. G. Are there a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function could be distributed if the incumbent could not perform it?

If so, it is more likely to be essential.