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Job Summary:

Offers live modeling for portraiture, quick and varied gestures and sustained poses in the nude or clothed for art classes.

Supervision:

The position reports to the Art Coordinator and will receive direction from Art Department faculty and Chairs.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Arrives on time, clean and well prepared.

+ Interacts respectfully and professionally with students, faculty and staff.

+ Poses in the nude for drawings and paintings by art classes.

+ Receives basic instruction on positioning such as standing, seated, prone, etc.

+ Performs varied, expressive, dynamic and engaging gestures or quick poses for up to three minutes with little to no instruction.

+ Maintains quality precise positions over long periods of time; minimizes unintended movements. Returns to precise position after breaks.

+ Performs related work, such as NYS required yearly training, as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Stamina and experience with proprioception, body control and muscle memory via training in movement, dance, sports or other is required. Previous experience modeling is helpful but not necessary.

Work Environment:

Most of the work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected].

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$16.50 per hour.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental

• Generous Paid Time Off Policies

• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

• EAP

• Flexible Work Plans

• Educational Benefits

• Career-Enhancing Trainings

• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu