Craft Fellow (Ceramics)

About the role

This is a 90-day temporary position. Fellows will support production work within their assigned craft area for approximately 80% of their paid time. They will also be expected to participate in new product design and prototyping, and complete an independent work of their own design.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic machine maintenance and set up for the assigned craft area
• Prepare transfer/sales sheets and communicate with Student Crafts’ Distribution Center
• Mentor and provide technical support for Student Labor
• Assist with marketing/sales planning for assigned craft area and craft organization as a whole
• Contribute to daily/weekly shop upkeep
• May be assigned additional duties as necessary to assist the College in achieving its goals and enhancing a positive, respectful learning environment.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma required
• 2 years of applicable experience in the craft
• Basic familiarity with the tools and techniques used to create ceramics
• Support for Berea College’s Great Commitments and mission-aligned approaches in Student Craft

Qualifications

Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Basic machine maintenance and set up for the assigned craft area, preparation of transfer/sales sheets, mentoring and technical support for Student Labor, assistance with marketing/sales planning, contribution to daily/weekly shop upkeep, and completion of an independent work of their own design.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Application

To apply, visit Berea College's careers page. Applications are due by March 22.

Additional Information

Your cover letter should explain why you want to apply for this position and what you think you would gain from it. Include 5-10 photos of your work that are representative of your practice and technical experience.