Federal Work Study - Assistant Set Decorator

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The Federal Work Study Assistant Set Decorator is a great opportunity for someone that has an interest in the film industry. This role will provide, you with the unique opportunity to work directly with our team of Faculty & Staff in the School of Motion Picture and Television as well as an  American Academy Award-winning film producer, film director and writer. The Federal Work Study Assistant Set Decorator reports to the Shop Manager with daily tasks regarding shop, prop rooms, set design, and office and studio related responsibilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reporting back to shop manager daily regarding shop and studio related tasks.
• Helping shop manager to keep track of shop and set related tasks.
• Helping shop manager and the set designer to arrange studio spaces for shoots; painting, moving furniture, using drills and shop equipment as needed.
• Making sure shop and set design room are clean and organized.
• Making sure the prop rooms are organized and clean.
• Reporting any possible hazard around the studios directly to the shop and department manager.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in set decorating is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up for extended hours.
• Ability to carry, lift and move furniture.

Location:

466 Townsend

Reports to: 

Shop Manager

Pay Rate: 

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline:

October 19, 2026

Work Schedule:

Flexible hours from 5 to 20 hours per week

Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*

Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at

HR@academyart.edu