Ceramics Studio Technician: Fire Kilns & Teach

City of Aurora, CO; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Aurora, CO is seeking a Ceramics Studio Technician to support the clay studio, manage supplies, and operate kilns. You will work with students and instructors, and may teach Clay Studio Classes as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining glazes and clay supplies, running kilns, and supervising studio activities. The role is part-time and does not include medical benefits, with the City offering flexible hours and first-come, first-served application review.

Qualifications

• Education in ceramics or equivalent experience in a studio setting.
• Knowledge of glaze making and firing processes including kiln operations.
• Ability to create and critique ceramic work in hand-built and wheel-thrown forms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain glazes, chemicals, clay, and dry materials in the studio.
• Load, unload, and run kilns for bisque firings and maintain kiln logs.
• Teach private classes and supervise clay parties as needed.
• Ensure studio cleanliness and enforce procedures and policies.
• Assist with open studio and monthly Raku firing sessions.

Skills

Ceramics knowledge

Studio operations

Clay handling

Interpersonal skills

Wheel throwing

Glaze application

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramics

Tools

Kilns

Glaze making

Ceramic studio equipment

Job description

The City of Aurora, CO is seeking a Ceramics Studio Technician to support the clay studio, manage supplies, and operate kilns. You will work with students and instructors, and may teach Clay Studio Classes as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining glazes and clay supplies, running kilns, and supervising studio activities. The role is part-time and does not include medical benefits, with the City offering flexible hours and first-come, first-served application review.