Heritage Arts Ceramics Lab Assistant

Southwestern Community College

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Southwestern Community College seeks a part-time Heritage Arts Ceramics Lab Assistant to manage kiln operations, glaze preparation, and lab upkeep. The role involves firing kilns, mixing glazes, reclaiming clay, and maintaining the studio and glaze lab.

Fridays are required, and candidates should have basic ceramics knowledge, with preferred advanced certifications. The position supports sales of clay and technical assistance during scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of ceramics required.
Preferred Master Potters Certificate, Associates in Fine Art, or higher.
Competent with hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Kiln operation, including loading, unloading, and programming kilns.
Mixing of glazes, slips, and stains.
Reclaiming clay in a pug mill.
Clean and organize studio, kiln room, glaze lab.
Expected to work Fridays weekly.

Skills

Basic ceramics knowledge

Hand and power tool use

Cleaning and studio organization

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Master Potter's Certificate

Associates in Fine Art

Job description

HERITAGE ARTS CERAMICS LAB ASSISTANT

Hours: Part-time, 15 hours weekly

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lab Assistant's primary function is to fire kiln loads of pottery, mix glazes, and clean and organize the lab as needed. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for selling clay, mixing of glazes, and providing technical assist as needed during scheduled hours.