Art Studio Tech II (Ceramics) – Studio Support

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Oregon PERS contribution

Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/DP

Free access to sport centers and gym

Paid Leave and holidays

Deliberate equity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking a full-time IST II to support the Art program at Rock Creek Campus. The role involves maintaining ceramics facilities, assisting students, and coordinating casual staff in a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities include kiln operation, glaze work, inventory management, and safety compliance, with evening/weekend hours as needed. The position emphasizes equity and inclusive teaching within a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience supporting studio art activities in the technical area.
• Proven communications skills to assist students and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, maintain, and troubleshoot ceramics studio equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate and support daily operations of the ceramics studio.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electric and gas kilns, wheels, slab rollers, pug mills, and related studio equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of ceramics equipment.
• Manage ceramics materials, inventory, and glaze materials; develop glaze formulations.
• Provide technical assistance to students during open studio hours and supervise workspace safety.
• Provide work direction to student employees and casual staff; coordinate schedules.
• Orient new faculty and staff to studio procedures, equipment, and safety.
• Order departmental supplies and track expenditures; maintain inventory records.
• Maintain records of studio operations, safety, and SDS; ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Handle hazardous materials following DEQ protocols; ensure studio cleanliness and security.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Student support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of post-secondary education in a technical discipline

Job description

Portland Community College is seeking a full-time IST II to support the Art program at Rock Creek Campus. The role involves maintaining ceramics facilities, assisting students, and coordinating casual staff in a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities include kiln operation, glaze work, inventory management, and safety compliance, with evening/weekend hours as needed. The position emphasizes equity and inclusive teaching within a diverse student body.