Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant - Temporary

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a part-time Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant to manage the Ceramics area and provide support for students and Faculty in the Sculpture Shop. This role includes overseeing kiln operations, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

Ideal candidates should have technical knowledge of shop tools, good supervisory skills, and be able to assist students with their projects in both areas. The position offers an hourly pay rate between $20 and $25, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support in an educational setting.
• Ability to support faculty and students effectively.
• Basic knowledge of ceramics and sculpture tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Ceramics area including kiln operation.
• Support Faculty and students in practical sessions.
• Maintain inventory and supply orders for the Ceramics area.
• Manage open hours for the Sculpture shop and assist students.
• Keep shop tools operational and shop environment organized.

Skills

Technical knowledge of shop tools

Basic spreadsheet skills

Supervisory skills

Basic care of ceramics area

Firing of kilns

Metal working (optional)

Tools

Woodworking tools (table saw, bandsaw, etc.)

Job description

Job Type

Temporary

Overview

The Program in Visual Arts is looking to hire a part-time Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant. This position will maintain the Ceramics area and provide technical support to Faculty and students, as well as provide some evening and class time support for students using the Sculpture Shop. This position reports to the Director of the Visual Arts Program and the Program Manager and works in concert with the Sculpture shop staff.

This is a temporary position, with an hourly pay range of $20–$25, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Ceramics Responsibilities:

The Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant is primarily responsible for overseeing the Ceramics area, including:

• Oversight of the firing of the electric and gas kilns
• In-class support for Faculty and students
• Provides basic care of the Ceramics area
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies
• Provides supply order requests, as needed

Sculpture Shop Responsibilities:

Maintains a regular schedule of open Sculpture shop hours for use by students on evenings / weekends:

• Supervises and supports students completing assigned course activities
• Provides basic technical knowledge and oversight of shop tools, including woodworking tools: table saw, bandsaw, joiner, planer, drill press
• Additional skills a plus: Metal working, welding, fibers/ soft sculpture
• Ensures that shop equipment is operational, and if not, notifies the Sculpture Shop Supervisor
• Keeps Sculpture shop in a clean and organized condition
• Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, documentation platforms, apps

Qualifications

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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Drivers License Required

No

Salary Range

$15.92 Minimum Hourly Rate

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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