Pottery Instructor - Throwing and Hand Building **On Call**

Mii amo; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Enchantment Resort in Sedona is seeking an on-call pottery instructor to greet guests and introduce pottery techniques, including wheel-throwing and centering. You will prepare clay, demonstrate steps, and ensure guest pieces are labeled and stored correctly for a memorable indoor class experience.

The role emphasizes organization, clear communication, and the ability to guide guests through basic trimming and pulling walls. Flexibility for evenings/weekends and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Teaching or supervisory skills and the desire to teach art and creativity.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with ease.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and introduce pottery techniques and the pottery-making process.
• Demonstrate wheel-throwing and guide centering, pulling walls, and trimming.
• Prepare clay, label and store guest pottery, and keep areas organized.
• Create, organize and teach arts and crafts for guests' best experience.
• Attend Forbes trainings and support additional classes as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with equipment setup and inventory.

Skills

Teaching

Guest service

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Are you outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic? Enchantment is the perfect spot for you! At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver personalized extraordinary experience for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find! Come join us!

• Attend Forbes trainings

Basic Function

Greet guests and provide an introduction to pottery techniques, terminology, and the pottery-making process. Demonstrate wheel-throwing techniques while clearly explaining each step to participants. Prepare clay by wedging and centering as needed, and teach guests the fundamentals of centering, pulling walls, and basic trimming of newly created pieces. Maintain strong organizational skills to ensure guest pottery is properly labeled, documented, and stored together throughout the process. This position facilitates indoor pottery classes and provides an engaging, educational experience for guests.

Work Performed

This is an "On Call" position

Arrive to work a half hour before program begins wearing nametag and proper uniform

• Prepare receipts and be set up for activities prior to guests arrival
• Sharing knowledge of the medium working in with guests and offer advice for them to improve their own artwork (For Pottery Throwing, must be able to demonstrate and assist guests with centering clay, wedging, pulling walls, etc.)
• Create, organize and teach activities, arts and crafts for best guest experience
• Encourage guests to look at the other art classes and sign up for additional classes
• Order wine as necessary from room service
• Clean all areas of the cottage to ensure neat and clean for next day. Wheels and tools to be clay free when done, floor swept and mopped. All cleaning to be done wet for health/safety.
• Daily/Weekly monitor inventories of all crafts and department forms, let lead and / or manager know when items are low
• Let lead or manager know of any work orders that need to be created
• Attend Forbes trainings
• Other duties as assigned
• Keeping guests on task so they are able to complete their class in the given time frame

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Activities Director, Manager, Activities Lead

Minimum Requirements

Prefer a BA, but not required. Educational background preferred. Teaching or supervisory skills and posses the desire to teach guests to create art and expand their creativity on a daily basis. Need to be flexible and able to work on an on call basis. Must have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with ease. Basic computer skills required. Strong team member relations skills is a must. Must pass thorough background screening prior to commencing work.

Physical Requirements

• Varied times required for sitting, walking, standing, and bending
• Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and manual dexterity
• Distance vision 1-3 feet
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions (mostly indoors)
• Ability to drive a golf cart