Bookbinding Assistant Application

Bookbinding Assistant Application
See job description in full at http://tinyurl.com/bkasst . For questions, email the studio at info@gibbsbookbinding.com . No phone calls, please.

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- The studio pay rate is $24 per hour.
- The work day is 9.30 am to 5 pm; employees are paid weekly.
- Lunch is a paid half-hour, and a parking or transit allowance is provided at $15 per day.
- Employees are independent contractors: taxes are not withheld, and benefits are not available.
- The schedule is 1 or 2 days per week. Ideally, this would be Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Weekends and evenings are not available shifts.
name*

First NameLast Name
e-mail*
phone number*

Area CodePhone Number
address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cover Letter
describe your experience with detail-oriented hand craft work [required]*
describe your specific craft experience with books and paper [if applicable]
Portfolio
Work samples should be a demonstration of hand skills, attention to detail, and craft. They do not need to be book-related; any craft discipline is appropriate (quilting, sculpture, origami, papier-mâché, wood carving, weaving, sewing, etc.).

Please note that digital art, drawing, painting, darkroom work, and commercially-made books are not applicable to this job.
provide a sample of a completed craft project, as an assessment of your current hand skills [required]:*

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describe the project pictured: size, materials, construction method, when and where made, advisors/online resources/books consulted [required]: *
second sample: provide a sample of a completed craft project, as an assessment of your current hand skills [optional]:

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second sample: describe the project pictured: size, materials, construction methods, when and where made, advisors/online resources/books consulted:
Résumé

employment history, education, additional training, references
work history / résumé :*

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workshops and classes taken in bookbinding, conservation, and book arts, including course name, length, date, and place [note whether in person or virtual]
education*
University, Major / Minor, Date Received. If in-progress, provide anticipated graduation date.
professional reference #1*
Name, phone number, email address, relationship
professional reference #2*
Name, phone number, email address, relationship
desired work schedule [select 2]*

Monday 9:30-5Tuesday 9:30-5Wednesday 9:30-5Thursday 9:30-5Friday 9:30-5
job requirements*

ability to work standing upability to lift 40 poundslegally allowed to work in USup-to-date on covid and tetanus vaccinations
additional information [optional]:

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Bookbinding Assistant Application

Cover Letter

Portfolio

Résumé