Glass Studio Workshop Associate — Hands-On Glassmaking

Corning Museum of Glass; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corning Museum of Glass is seeking a passionate MYOG Workshop Associate to share the art of glassmaking with guests of all levels through hands-on experience. This full-time role includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with an onsite work location.

You will demonstrate furnace-blown and flameworked techniques, guide guests in creating objects, and support studio operations and safety. Benefits begin immediately.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient hands-on hot glass working experience, with the ability to demonstrate techniques and guide guests.
• Experience in furnace glassblowing and/or flameworking, including operation of related equipment.
• Experience with sandblasting, glass fusing, engraving, or related equipment is preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with guests to create furnace-blown or flameworked projects of varying durations.
• Guide guests through stages involved in making a glass vessel.
• Demonstrate and support creation of glass objects (ornaments, flowers, pumpkins, vessels, paperweights, beads, pendants).
• Provide instruction with sandblasting, engraving, fusing, and other projects as trained.
• Maintain guest safety while demonstrating techniques and supporting hands-on activities.
• Teach and lead glassmaking activities across programs as needed.
• Host social and public events for The Studio as requested.
• Support programs to expand The Studio's user community.

Skills

Hot glass work

Glassblowing

Flameworking

Sandblasting

Engraving

Guest instruction

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Corning Museum of Glass is seeking a passionate MYOG Workshop Associate to share the art of glassmaking with guests of all levels through hands-on experience. This full-time role includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with an onsite work location.

You will demonstrate furnace-blown and flameworked techniques, guide guests in creating objects, and support studio operations and safety. Benefits begin immediately.