Silversmithing Instructor

Sundance Mountain Resort•Sundance, UT

4d•$75•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instruction in jewelry making techniques in but not limited to silversmithing, stone setting, and beading. Create transformational experiences for each guest. Discuss student goals and assess level of proficiency. Share the Sundance story of land preservation and environmental commitment as the occasion arises. Assist guest in his/her creation. Maintain studio area. Request and stock necessary supplies. Support the recycling program. Maintain equipment and tools used in jewelry studio.

Requirements

Technical silversmithing skills are essential; the teacher must be proficient in metallurgy, soldering/joining, shaping, and finishing techniques.
Familiarity with silversmithing tools and vocabulary is required.
Prior teaching experience is required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more years of apprenticeship or education in art related field.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret art instructional material and manuals for equipment required.
Ability to communicate instructions and technique to guest/students.
Must have very good communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Employee must regularly work with open flame, metals, chemicals, and tools appropriate for jewelry making.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Create transformational experiences for each guest.
Discuss student goals and assess level of proficiency.
Share the Sundance story of land preservation and environmental commitment as the occasion arises.
Assist guest in his/her creation.
Maintain studio area.
Request and stock necessary supplies.
Support the recycling program.
Maintain equipment and tools used in jewelry studio.