VCUarts Life Model (Non-Benefited)

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.