Art Life Models (Temporary) - Art Department, Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Job at Maine Staffing, Gorham, ME

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  • Maine Staffing
  • Gorham, ME

Job Description

Life Models For Figure Drawing And Painting Classes

The USM Art Department is looking for life models for figure drawing and painting classes where student artists draw and paint from the model under instructor supervision. We seek diverse models of any gender or age, and we welcome all body types. Models are asked to hold a variety of poses at the direction of the instructor for varying lengths of time, up to 20 minutes at a time. Most modeling is nude. USM Art studio classrooms are located on both the Portland and Gorham Campuses. Life Models will be paid $25.00/hour. Art Life Models work for an entire studio class session. Studio class sessions are 2 hours and 45 minutes long and meet twice weekly. On some occasions models may be required to work for two consecutive classes. The art department schedule includes morning, afternoon, and early evening classes. The USM Art Department ensures that the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models is respected.

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. USM is dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seeks a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications: + Modeling skills include patience and focus, as well as the ability to hold a variety of poses, which may include short, dynamic postures or extended poses lasting 20 minutes. + Models should be comfortable with sustained moderate physical activity over a 2h45 minute period. To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following: + Cover letter describing qualifications for the position. + Curriculum vitae or resume + Contact information for three professional references. Applicants should not send photos. Models are hired and placed in a pool to be pulled from as requested by faculty. We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Visa sponsorship, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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