Job Description
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.
LIFE MODEL
The Life Model serves as a model for art courses at the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). This position is part time with flexible scheduling. We encourage all ages and body types to apply. The Life Model supports a diverse range of classes which includes Illustration, 3D Design, Painting, and Animation. Life Model is an integral part of PNCA, models give students the opportunity to draw and refer to an actual person to create artwork. As a Life Model, you will provide dynamic and inspiring poses for art students and professional artists. Your role will be pivotal in the creative process, offering a range of poses to support various artistic styles and mediums.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sustains a variety of both clothed (Costumed work or athletic clothing) and/or nude poses for art students during classes up to 3 hours in duration
Provides a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to sustained poses, as required by tradition and as directed by the instructor
Poses in person
Minimum Qualifications Comfortable being nude or clothed in front of 20 or more artists for the duration of the pose
Ability to appropriately, sensitively, and professionally interact with instructors and students
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings as needed
Ability to keep scheduled commitments and be on time for modeling
Models of all ages and all body types are encouraged to apply
Preferred Qualifications Experience with yoga or dance poses
Prior modeling experience
Typical Work Schedule
9 hours of modeling expected per month
Physical Demands & Working Conditions Must be able to hold standing or seated poses for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Comfortable being nude or clothed in front of 20 or more artists for the duration of the poses
Salary: $20.40/hour
You will need to upload the following document as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume: Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly, supportive, and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application. Willamette University
Job Tags
Part time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,