Job Description
VCUarts Life Model (Non-Benefitted)
Description of the job:
VCU’s School of the Arts is
establishing a pool of life model applicants with Monday-Friday daytime and evening availability. This pool will only be assessed when a
life model opportunity arises. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The pool of
applicants will remain active until the listed closing date of the job posting. VCUarts figure models are scheduled for unclothed modeling
sessions in art classes among different departments throughout the semester. Days/times will vary week to week depending on demand and
model’s availability. Modeling shifts are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. Preference will be given to models with the most experience and
availability.
Required Qualifications:
- This position is highly independent in nature. Models are responsible
for arriving to sessions prepared and must always be punctual. - Models must be able to manage their schedules and report
availability changes to the model coordinator in a timely manner and according to the scheduling timeline. - Modeling is physically
demanding. Models must be able to create and hold interesting poses from a variety of views for up to 30 minutes at a time as well as be
prepared for quick gesture poses. - Models must conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism with the expectation of being
treated as a professional. Additionally, models are required to follow and uphold the standards outlined in the VCUarts Guidelines for Model
& Faculty Relations. - Models must be comfortable communicating with the faculty (only) regarding the class objectives for the
session. - Must have some Monday-Thursday daytime and evening availability and Friday daytime availability.
- No cell
phone use is permitted in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a life
model preferred. - This position will be reposted for the next academic year. If you have a continued interest in the position,
please reapply.
Salary Range: $20.00/hour
Position Details:
Department: School of the Arts, Art Foundation Program
Employment Type: H1 – Hourly
Restricted
Status: No
FTE: .725
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Posting will close on June 30, 2024
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