Glassblower - Events

glassybaby•Seattle, WA

11d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The glassblower, events position is a part time position creating an experience with clients through the art of glass blowing. Incumbents are able and willing to move easily between the roles of teaching and demonstrating the art of glassblowing to a customer and be able to explain the process in simple terms. May work in production if hours are available.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform work as demonstrator
Experience and knowledge of glassblowing well as broad understanding of techniques used by skilled glassblowers
Strong organizational skills with a high standard of attention to detail.
Ability to work some evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call shifts when necessary.
Professional, courteous, and clear verbal communication skills.
Self-starter and proactive; able to work independently without supervision.
Excellent work ethic.
Ability to multitask, managing many different projects with varying degrees of urgency and frequent changes.
Ability to think quickly and critically, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated work history or educational track record in glass blowing or comparable products.
Have 6 years of glassblowing experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates high level of competence in glassblowing and consistently achieves excellent results in quality and production, across product type.
Work with events staff to create experience with clients through the art of glass blowing.
Capably demonstrates best practices and methods for all aspects of the Hot Shop environment and event experience.
Role models safety and is capable of coaching and working with clients.
Clearly communicate to clients the methods and techniques to successfully create a unique piece of art.
Provides instruction and guidance to blowing glass directly to clients.
Maintains event procedures for each session. Including Prepares space for experience prior to event. Cleans and takes down the event.
Regularly provides feedback to management.
May work in production if hours are available but this position will be events hours first.