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Job Summary
The Waring Center for Public Archaeology is developing a five-episode stop-motion animation series exploring the field of archaeology. This position will support the creative and technical production of the series, including completing the design and fabrication of puppets, props, and sets using a variety of artistic techniques and materials. The position will also involve staging and lighting scenes, filming stop-motion animation, and editing the completed footage. If time permits, the candidate will work with the Waring Center Director/Curator to develop stories, scripts, and other creative concepts for future episodes. The Center also regularly carries out public outreach programming, and the candidate must also be comfortable occasionally speaking with visiting school groups and the general public. Other miscellaneous tasks may be required such as team-based monthly lab cleaning tasks and participating in a weekly Waring staff meeting.
Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be a current University of West Georgia student maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• The position will require manipulating and carrying supplies and equipment.
• The candidate must be able to work 8 hours per week and for at least 2 uninterrupted hours per shift, minimum.
• The employee must complete Waring's in-house collections management training prior to working on curation projects.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Some tasks may require using stairs.
• The position requires the ability to perform detailed, hands-on work associated with puppet, prop, and set fabrication, including sculpting, painting, cutting, assembling, sewing, and working with small tools and a variety of art and craft materials. The position requires sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform fine-detail work and operate cameras, lighting equipment, and other production equipment in a compact, low-light space.
• Work may involve extended periods of sitting or standing while fabricating materials, filming, photographing, or editing; reaching and positioning objects and equipment; and occasional bending, kneeling, or working at floor level when arranging sets, lighting, or camera equipment. The position may require occasionally lifting, carrying, and repositioning supplies, props, sets, and equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• The position also requires the ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods, including video and photo editing and other digital production tasks. Work will primarily take place in laboratory, studio/workspace, and office environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience in animation, film/photography, sculpting (digital and physical), and prop making, as well as familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Experience working in or around a laboratory setting is a plus but is not required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience using an SLR/DSLR camera and photographic lighting equipment. At minimum, basic computer skills and proficiency are required.
• Proficiency with video and photo editing software, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, is preferred.
• Artistic and hands-on fabrication skills, including experience with sculpting (digital, clay, and felt), painting, textiles (for puppet clothing and portions of sets), model making, or similar creative work, are preferred.
• Candidates should possess good written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• A background or interest in archaeology, history, archives, education, art history, museum studies/museum science, or computer science is a plus but is not required.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
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Special Applicant Instructions
Waring values a diverse perspectives and skillsets. Students who have little or no prior experience in archaeology, museums, and related fields should not be discouraged from applying. If the applicant has an interest in learning and desires to learn to be good steward of our shared past, Waring encourages them to apply.