Assistant, Community Kiln Stuido - Relief

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Kiln is a non-profit ceramic studio under SMOC, South Middlesex Opportunity Council. The Studio Assistant works closely with the Manager in the upkeep and operations of the studio including cleanliness, class preparation and customer service. The Studio Assistant works with studio members, students, instructors and other customers. Studio Assistant may also be called upon to assist with Art Studio Classes. This role reports to the Studio Manager. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, artistic, patient and has a positive attitude.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ceramics
• Basic knowledge of ceramic equipment and processes.
• Use of power tools/machinery such as a drill and slab roller.
• Ability to create art in both hand-built and wheel-thrown forms.
• Knowledge of firing electric kilns and independent loading/unloading kilns.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized detail and process oriented.
• Interest in art.
• Reliable transportation to and from the studio.

Responsibilities

• Relief staff to cover the Community Kiln and eliminate unnecessary closures.
• Maintain studio cleanliness.
• Upkeep of class glazes and materials. Occasionally mixing slips or oxides.
• Recycling of clay via hand wedging or the use of a pug mill.
• Preparing clay and materials for class/workshop use.
• Checking in students for classes.
• Assisting customers with project pick-ups.
• General customer service; Welcoming customers, answering questions, helping them locate items and providing advice and recommendations.
• Bagging or wrapping workshop items to ensure safe transport.
• Assisting in finishing (trimming and glazing) and firing of clay projects and clay works for classes and events.
• Loading/unloading a top loading kiln, as instructed.
• Maintaining kiln equipment and scraping shelves after use.
• Assist team at special functions and events as requested.
• Assist maintenance with clay deliveries, frequently totaling over 1000lbs of clay.
• Ensure that work is done timely and efficiently.
• Opening and closing of the studio and monitoring open studio times, as needed.
• Record social media content.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to cover shifts with short notice.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed