Ceramic Studio Technician

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

2d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Alliance Art School at Manny Cantor Center is seeking a part-time Ceramics Studio Technician to assist with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the ceramics studio. This role is crucial for ensuring that all studio processes, including clay reclaiming, glaze mixing, kiln loading and firing, and general equipment care, are performed safely, efficiently, and to the standards set by the Leadership Team. The technician will support studio maintenance, operations, and provide collaboration for ceramics classes, workshops, and events.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on ceramics experience required
At least 1 year of technical or studio technician experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of kiln operation, glaze chemistry, and studio safety protocols.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of how to operate a pug mill, pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse group of instructors and colleagues
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Familiarity with community art school or shared studio environments.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and independent time management.

Responsibilities

Load, fire, and unload electric and gas kilns safely and according to firing schedules.
Clean and maintain kilns, tools, and studio equipment.
Sieve glazes, adjust specific gravity, and mix engobes and slips.
Assist with glaze making and eventually carry out glaze production independently.
Test glazes, record results, and maintain material data sheets.
Reclaim clay, including homogenizing and pugging recycled materials.
Maintain general studio cleanliness and support a safe working environment.
Assist the Ceramics Education Manager with planning and organizing studio technician workflows.
Monitor materials and inventory; communicate supply needs.
Support studio sustainability efforts and safe materials practices.
Support ceramics classes, apprentice program, workshops, and events as needed.
Engage respectfully with students, staff, and community members in the studio environment.