Art Studio Attendant (UM 14) at University of Malawi

Art studio Attendant (UM 14) (1 position)

Qualifications and Attributes

Applicants must be those with experience in the art, ceramics, and pottery industries, including art galleries. Holders of a minimum of Junior Certificate of Education (JCE), plus experience in painting and drawing, sculpture, or ceramics production, processes and entrepreneurship at a recognized institution will have an added advantage. Knowledge of working with paints, crafts, pottery products, on the potter’s wheel, in electric kilns, and in raw material processing is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Art Studio Attendant’s duties include the following:

• General cleaning and organization of the ceramic and art studios

• Collection and storage of waste clay materials, feldspar and silica sand, among other raw materials

• Storage and display of student and staff artworks

• Maintaining studio hygiene at all times

• Ensuring security of all studio products and spaces

• Controlling student work schedules and ensuring adequate production of raw materials under the supervision of the Technician and Ceramic Assistants

• Support in making of moulds, operating carving tools, making vases, and other decorative items

• Arrange artworks for exhibitions in support of students and staff

• Organize shelves, drawers, studio cabinets, and galleries for orderly storage and displays of artworks

• Mobilize and convey items for firing at the kilns when required

• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and course lecturers from time to time.

Method Of Application

Send to:

The Registrar
University of Malawi
P. O. Box 280
ZOMBA

Or

Email: [email protected] not later than 11^TH April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.