Ceramics Studio Associate - Happy Glaze Programs

Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY

The Happy Glaze Program Associate (HGPA) serves as the first point of contact for participants in Happy Glaze ceramics painting programs. This role is responsible for restocking shelves for purchase/selection, restocking supplies as needed throughout the program, assisting participants throughout the activity, and providing additional assistance when required. The HGPA also ensures participants understand the correct process by which to paint and glaze their items, suggesting techniques and artistic materials available to assist participants in achieving their desired results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with preparing the room for each Happy Glaze session by stocking shelves, paint and supplies cupboard, setting up tables with all the necessary materials, appropriate paperwork, and any other required items.
• Greet participants with a warm smile and demeanor. Direct them to a work area to leave their belongings, guide them in selecting their items, and retrieve additional stock from the storeroom as needed during a session.
• Guide participants with respect to paint color choices, color density, stencils and other available tools and techniques.
• Circulate from one group to the other to ensure participants are following the rules of the room and applying paint appropriately for best results.
• Ensure all items are glazed appropriately before a group leaves, and that each group cleans up their workspace.
• Ensure the room is cleaned up at the end of the each program, including securing all shelving and cupboards.
• Perform other duties as needed for successful running of a Happy Glaze program.

WHO YOU ARE

• Availability on Sundays, Saturday nights, weekday afternoons, and weekday evenings to be coordinated with the scheduled dates and times. Happy Glaze sessions may range from one and as many as five Happy Glaze programs per month, with each HG session requiring 5–8 hours of work time, depending on the event.
• A pleasant demeanor with the ability to engage comfortably with children and adults of all ages.
• Ability to multi‑task and to remain calm in busy, high‑pressure situations.
• Neat and professional appearance appropriate for a customer‑facing role.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be on their feet for long periods of time and/or walking around the room.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary (or Salary Range): $15/hour

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.