Part-time Pottery Technician

Essential Duties

• Handling and operating a variety of studio program supplies and equipment, including gas, electric, and raku firings
• Maintaining the safety of the pottery studio through regular cleaning, maintenance, and proper storage and handling of raw materials, kiln equipment, pottery wheels, and pottery drains
• Mixing glazes and underglazes
• Maintaining inventory and/or stock of all needed clays, glazes, tools, and general supply needs of the pottery studio
• Developing and adhering to kiln firing schedule (weekly)
• Requesting quotes and reviewing invoices from pottery suppliers and maintenance contractors
• Registering patrons for classes, independent study, and clay sales
• Assisting students during self-directed and/or independent study periods
• Aiding the pottery instructor
• Aiding recreation staff with special events and seasonal programming, including day and summer camp programs
• Performing other duties as assigned

Public Speaking Duties

Ongoing public interaction with the students and staff through speaking, writing, and presentations

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This job will require a 50-pound lift test.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of experience working with ceramics
• A valid driver's license
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to the above minimum qualifications,
• An Associate degree in ceramics, studio art, or related field, or Bachelor's degree in ceramics, studio art, or related field
• Teaching ceramics or related time and experience working with ceramics

Pay

The hourly rate is $20.00.

Schedule

N/A