Clay on the Move Instructor - Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a facilitator for clay activities in Madison parks! This role is perfect for creative and outgoing individuals who enjoy working with diverse populations. You'll have the opportunity to engage participants of all ages in hands-on clay experiences while driving a 15 passenger van to various locations. If you have a passion for pottery and love the outdoors, this position offers a unique chance to make a positive impact in the community. Bring your creativity and organizational skills to help create an inclusive and encouraging environment where everyone can express themselves through art.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Experience working with clay and driving a 15 passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Drive 15 passenger van to parks and facilitate clay activities.
• Organize and maintain supplies for clay activities.

Skills

Reliability

Creativity

Flexibility

Engagement with diverse populations

Driving 15 passenger van

Pottery skills

Demonstration skills

Communication with Spanish speakers

Job description

Department Overview:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts, and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball, and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering, and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs, and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle, and high schools, Allied Learning Center, and Meadowood Neighborhood Center.

Anticipated Start Date:

06/09/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

08/22/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 14 Maximum: 21

Schedule:

7 hours per shift (2 – 3 shifts per week). Maximum of one shift per day (Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday). Shift times are either 7:30am - 1pm, 10am - 5:30pm, or 3pm - 9pm.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $18.00 Maximum: $20.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.
2. Must be creative and flexible.
3. Must be outgoing and able to engage with a diverse population.
4. Must be proven to be reliable and able to work independently.
5. Experience working with clay.
6. Understands how to store, maintain, and reclaim clay for use.
7. Proficient at throwing – centering, opening, and pulling.
8. Comfortable demonstrating how to throw on the pottery wheel.
9. Must be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van.
10. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching pottery classes.
2. Past experience working with diverse populations.
3. Ability to communicate with Spanish speakers.

Other Information:

Only friendly, creative, and well-organized applicants should apply. Please upload a current resume and cover letter to your application. Contact Martha Hutchinson at [phone] or [e-mail] with questions.

If contacted for an interview, applicants must bring a finished piece of pottery made by them and may be asked to demonstrate their throwing ability during the interview.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Drive 15 passenger van to 2-3 Madison parks each week.
2. Collaborate with Clay on the Move coordinator to set up and implement easily adaptable clay activities in a variety of Madison parks.
3. Organize, request, and maintain supplies.
4. Communicate clearly with participants.
5. Communicate openly with both Pottery Coordinator and Arts Supervisor.
6. Create an encouraging, inclusive environment – all are welcome!
7. Facilitate clay activities for ages 3-5, 5-8, and adults.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants.