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Antelope Valley College

Model Undraped

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$35/hr

Professional Experts Instructional Job Number: RN21-14 Department: Arts & Humanities Opening Date ... Previous figure modeling experience preferred but not required. Experience in sports, dance ...

Antelope Valley College

Model Draped

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$35/hr

Professional Experts Instructional Job Number: RN21-13 Department: Arts & Humanities Opening Date ... Previous figure modeling experience preferred but not required. Experience in sports, dance ...

Fashion Nova

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Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

ROLE OVERVIEW The Fit Model | Merchandising Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that our ... Professionalism, punctuality, sense of urgency * Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to ...

Ping Identity

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Lead the end to end design, development, and deployment of complex Anaplan models across Finance, Sales Operations, Professional Services and other organizations * Drive user story workshops ...

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Anaplan Model Builder

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Lead the end to end design, development, and deployment of complex Anaplan models across Finance, Sales Operations, Professional Services and other organizations * Drive user story workshops ...

Chico's FAS, Inc.

Fit Model (Chico's)

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

... professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence ... Become a Chico's Fit Model! What you'll do: You'll try on new Chico's styles to give feedback on ...

Santa Fe College

Part-Time Art Model

Gainesville, FL · On-site

Models must be able to work with instructors, be punctual, and record hours after each working ... Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.

Syracuse University

Studio Art Model

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Art models will be given breaks throughout the session. There is no specific education nor ... museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and ...

Penn State University

Part Time - Art - Model

Media, PA · On-site

$18/hr

Professional experience is preferred but not required. * Models will need to be able to stand on a traditional model-stand (28" height). * Our models do not have to be nude but will need to be in ...

Ping Identity

Anaplan Model Builder

Denver, CO

$102.63K - $128.29K/yr

Lead the end to end design, development, and deployment of complex Anaplan models across Finance, Sales Operations, Professional Services and other organizations * Drive user story workshops ...

The Normal Brand

Women's Fit Model

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... MODEL: This is a part-time opportunity to be a part of the design process and to influence the ... Maintain a professional attitude and respect for the confidentiality of designs and upcoming ...

The Normal Brand

Men's Fit Model

Saint Louis, MO

Maintain a professional attitude and respect for the confidentiality of designs and upcoming ... Prior fit modeling experience is a plus but not required. Understanding of brand history and its ...

The Normal Brand

Women's Fit Model

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... MODEL: This is a part-time opportunity to be a part of the design process and to influence the ... Maintain a professional attitude and respect for the confidentiality of designs and upcoming ...

The Normal Brand

Men's Fit Model

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... MEN'S FIT MODEL: This is a part-time opportunity to be a part of the design process and to ... Maintain a professional attitude and respect for the confidentiality of designs and upcoming ...

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Industry UsageBroadly used across advertising, commercial, and promotional workPrimarily in high fashion runway and editorial work

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Model Undraped

Model Undraped

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary: $35.00 Hourly
Location : 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Professional Experts Instructional
Job Number: RN21-14
Department: Arts & Humanities
Opening Date: 02/01/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a Pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
WORK SCHEDULE: Short-Term-Hourly/Professional Experts - Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am (Exact work schedule to be determined by supervisor based on department needs and college hours of operation.) Temporary employees may only work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of # of hours worked per day)
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 instructor
  • Hold still for 20 minutes at a time
  • Be comfortable in their skin
  • Be agile
  • Adhere 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
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Antelope Valley College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation. Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodations to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities, or events.
Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/
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.
    1. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting transcripts for all college coursework or degrees when requested to do so within a job announcement.
    2. 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.
    3. If letters of recommendation are required, letters must be current within two years, signed and dated from individuals having knowledge of your professional experience.
    4. Typing certifications must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP).
    5. 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.

Antelope Valley Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package including sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at the time of employment offer.
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