Ceramics Studio Technician - Kilns, Gallery & Programs

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Credit Union

Sick Leave Benefits

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Laurel, MD seeks an Assistant Ceramics Studio Technician to support Montpelier Arts Center. The role involves loading/firing kilns, ordering supplies, and maintaining the ceramic studio and gallery spaces.

Experience with kilns and equipment, plus safety awareness, is required. This is a seasonal/intermittent position within the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.

Qualifications

• College degree or technical certification required.
• Knowledge of mixing and maintaining glazes is a plus.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in a ceramic studio.

Responsibilities

• 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 within the facility.

Skills

Glaze mixing

Studio safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

College degree or technical certification

Tools

Kilns

Slab rollers

Pug mill

Gallery installation tools

Job description

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Laurel, MD seeks an Assistant Ceramics Studio Technician to support Montpelier Arts Center. The role involves loading/firing kilns, ordering supplies, and maintaining the ceramic studio and gallery spaces.

Experience with kilns and equipment, plus safety awareness, is required. This is a seasonal/intermittent position within the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.