Model Undraped

DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Professional Expert – Temporary, Short-Term Assignment: Under the direction of a Visual and Performing Arts Faculty member the Model will either pose nude or in costume in the classroom to contribute to the learning and creative processes of students in the areas of drawing, painting, photography and sculpture.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Creates suitable, interesting, sustained poses (either undraped or draped), as directed by the instructor.
• Performs creative gesture poses and sustains them for varying periods of time (i.e. 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, etc.) as required by the instructor, for up to 20 minutes.
• Provides creative costuming and props for appropriate class/assignment
• Maintains professional appearance, demeanor, and willingness to work cooperatively in the classroom at all times.
• Maintains good personal hygiene.
• Provides sheet, towel, timer, robe, slippers, and masking tape for every class.
• Develops interesting pose repertoire through a variety of resources such as articles, books, and videos.
• Communicates directly with instructor regarding length and style of pose and costuming as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school. Must be 18+ years old. Previous figure modeling experience preferred but not required. Experience in sports, dance, theater, yoga or other forms of stylized movement is very helpful.

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Appropriate health and safety, standards.

ABILITY TO:

Follow instructions for a pose from the instructorHold still for 20 minutes at a timeBe comfortable in their skinBe agileAdhere to a time commitment to the hours of the assigned class

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, climbing, standing, reaching, pulling, lifting 20 lbs., bending and twisting.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed indoors. Occasionally a costumed model may be asked to pose outside under natural light conditions. Hours will fluctuate depending on class schedules

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ

• Each recruitment is conducted independent from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.
• This includes, but is not limited to, submitting transcripts for all college coursework or degrees when requested to do so within a job announcement.
• All out of the country transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
• Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
• If letters of recommendation are required, letters must be current within two years, signed and dated from individuals having knowledge of your professional experience.
• Typing certifications must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP).
• For those disciplines with established Academic Senate’s approved equivalency: complete the Supplemental Equivalence Request form (If applicant is applying based on an equivalency and is requesting review)
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.