Clay Studio Assistant (Part-Time) - Hands-On Ceramics

Children's Theatre Company; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Tuition-free classes

30% off in retail and gallery

Job summary

White Bear Center for the Arts is hiring a part-time Clay Studio Assistant (23 hours per week) in White Bear Lake. Schedule includes Monday and Wednesday 9:00-5:00 and Friday 9:00-4:00. Wage is $17.00 per hour.

Reports to: Clay Program Manager. Responsibilities include kiln loading/unloading, organizing student work, maintaining the clay studio, glaze work, clay reclamation, and supporting the Clay Manager with youth programs and class setup.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of ceramic equipment and processes.
• Desire to learn firing and glaze mixing practices.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive.
• Communicates with the Clay Manager about operation and effectiveness of the clay studios.
• Understanding of safety protocols regarding hazardous materials and respirator use.
• Must be able to lift and move at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb and safely use step ladders.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload electric kilns independently.
• Organize student work.
• Clean and maintain the clay studio classrooms.
• Occasionally mix and maintain glazes.
• Reclaim clay using a pug mill.
• Special projects for the clay area (e.g., glaze tiles, reorganizing).
• Assist the Clay Manager with Imagine Art youth summer programs, including organizing and firing work.
• Assist WBCA staff with setup of classes.
• Assist WBCA staff at special events as requested.
• Communicate effectively with constituents and provide personable customer service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clay Program Manager and Programming Team.

Skills

Ceramic equipment

Glaze mixing

Initiative

Safety protocols

Heavy lifting

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

White Bear Center for the Arts is hiring a part-time Clay Studio Assistant (23 hours per week) in White Bear Lake. Schedule includes Monday and Wednesday 9:00-5:00 and Friday 9:00-4:00. Wage is $17.00 per hour.

Reports to: Clay Program Manager. Responsibilities include kiln loading/unloading, organizing student work, maintaining the clay studio, glaze work, clay reclamation, and supporting the Clay Manager with youth programs and class setup.