Artist - Development Office

Artist - Development Office

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU02078

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Student Artist is responsible for creating custom, hand-painted artwork to be presented as commemorative gifts for outgoing board members. This role honors leadership and service through meaningful, personalized artwork that reflects the individuals impact and legacy.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Ask questions to gain clarity on job expectations and responsibilities.

• Present ideas or updates in a clear and organized manner.

• Evaluate different options before recommending a course of action.

• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work.

• Communicate openly and respectfully with team members.

Essential Functions

• Meet with project coordinator to understand vision, theme, and timeline
• Research or gather reference photos and background information on board members
• Develop concept sketches for approval prior to final painting
• Create original, high-quality painted artwork (canvas, framed piece, or selected medium)
• Incorporate meaningful elements (symbols, campus imagery, milestones, quotes, etc.)
• Ensure artwork is completed on schedule for presentation events
• Prepare artwork for framing, packaging, and formal gift presentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student with demonstrated painting skills
• Strong portfolio showcasing painting and portrait work
• Ability to capture likeness and personality through visual art
• Attention to detail and professionalism
• Ability to meet firm deadlines
• Strong communication skills for concept collaboration

Additional Information

• This is a commission hire position, compensation is based on the job and must be discussed and agreed upon prior to hiring.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html