Assistant Ceramics Studio Technician

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - PGC Parks and Recreation; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division in Laurel, MD is seeking an Assistant Ceramics Studio Technician for the Montpelier Arts Center. You will assist with loading and firing kilns, maintaining the studio, and supporting classes and programs.

Qualifications include a college degree or technical certification and experience; knowledge of glazes and safety practices is a plus; lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, with some gallery and

Qualifications

• College degree or technical certification and experience required.
• Knowledge of mixing and maintaining glazes a plus.
• Knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved within a ceramic studio.
• Strength and dexterity to perform tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of visual arts/exhibitions/gallery maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and fire kilns, order supplies, and maintain the classroom and studio.
• Troubleshoot kilns and equipment such as slab rollers and pug mill.
• Assist with gallery installations, set up for events, classes and programs at the facility.

Skills

Glazes knowledge

Safety procedures

Studio equipment handling

Education

College degree or technical certification

Tools

Kilns

Slab roller

Pug mill

Job description

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is seeking an Assistant Ceramics Studio Technician for the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, MD.

• Assist the ceramics studio and programming with loading and firing kilns, ordering supplies, maintaining classroom and studio.
• Troubleshoot problems with kilns and equipment such as slab rollers, pug mill etc.
• Assist with gallery installations and maintenance, set up for special events, classes and other programs as needed at the facility and within the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.

College degree or technical certification and experience required.

Knowledge of mixing and maintaining glazes a plus. Knowledge of common hazards, and necessary safety precautions involved within a ceramic studio. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, bending, working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of visual arts/exhibitions/gallery maintenance preferred.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.