Historic Trades Specialist - Potter

Conner Prairie Museum • Fishers, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Historic Trades Specialist – Potter is responsible for demonstrating and interacting with guests in our 1836 era pottery shop. The position will also work in the historic blacksmithing and/or woodworking shops as a secondary post. The position will also be responsible for making pottery or other items for sale, work in support of Conner Prairie’s historic maintenance work as well as develop and implement programs and classes depending on experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in wheel thrown pottery
• Knowledge in or degree in history, trades or related field desired.
• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality guest experiences in the historic pottery shop and the historic blacksmithing and/or woodworking shops.
• Possesses knowledge in pottery to include basic wheel throwing skills.
• Experience in historic woodworking and/or blacksmithing or willingness to be trained in these areas.
• Reproduces pottery for use on the historic grounds.
• Designs and implements classes for guests dependent on experience and expertise level.
• Produces pottery, ironwork and/or woodwork for sale in the Conner Prairie Store and other outlets.
• Maintains tools, supplies and equipment necessary for pottery production.
• Supports the mission, vision, values and inclusion goals of Conner Prairie.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED