Craft Fellow (Weaving)

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 responsible for contributing to new product design and prototyping, completing a capstone project, and participating in daily/weekly shop upkeep.

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
• Participate in new product design and prototyping
• Complete a capstone project

Requirements

• Education: H.S. Diploma required
• Experience: 2 years of applicable experience in the craft
• Special skills/knowledge: Basic familiarity with weaving tools and techniques, basic familiarity with sewing and sewing machines
• License/Certification: Required background check

Qualifications

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

Skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs, sit or stand for extended periods of time, assist in moving floor looms and equipment, perform repetitive body movements, wear PPE, navigate campus/public buildings and grounds, work safely within a noisy, dusty, and linty environment, operate common tools and machinery used in weaving and fiber art.

Benefits

Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. For details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon interview.

Application

To apply, visit our online job application at https://www.berea.edu/careers. Applications are due by March 22.

Additional Information

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. For more information about Berea College, visit our website at https://www.berea.edu.