Throw & Build Pottery seeking PT Studio Assistant

Full job description

Become a part of our pottery studio as a Studio Assistant! If you love pottery, are eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team, this is the role for you. We value coachable individuals who are ready to grow and contribute to a positive, supportive environment. Your role will include helping others, sparking engaging conversations, and ensuring everyone feels welcome. Bring your curiosity, resourcefulness, and a friendly attitude. Great communication, empathy, and a willingness to both give and receive constructive feedback are key to success here.

Characteristics: Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, detailed & coachable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answer and teach studio students and members on throwing and/or hand building their pottery
Mix and replenish clay
Mix and replenish glaze, slips, and washes
Load and unload kilns
Unload clay deliveries, keep stock organized
Inform Studio Managers of any issues or concerns in a timely manner
Clean facilities thoroughly
Support and be helpful to other staff members
Perform other projects as assigned by Studio Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and determine priorities when multiple tasks must be completed
Ability to remain on task and not allow oneself to be distracted by the active studio environment
Experience with kiln loading, glaze mixing, clay reclaiming
Experience with ceramic fabrication (mold-making, glazing, are a plus)Strong interest to work in the field of ceramics
Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs without assistance
Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, members, and the public and act as an ambassador to the studio

STATUS:

Full time or Part time

COMPENSATION: