JOBS AT THROW & BUILD

Become a part of our pottery studio as a Studio Assistant! If you love pottery, are eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team, this is the role for you. We value coachable individuals who are ready to grow and contribute to a positive, supportive environment. Your role will include helping others, sparking engaging conversations, and ensuring everyone feels welcome. Bring your curiosity, resourcefulness, and a friendly attitude. Great communication, empathy, and a willingness to both give and receive constructive feedback are key to success here.

Characteristics: Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, detailed & coachable

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• Answer and teach studio students and members on throwing and/or hand building their pottery
• Mix and reclaim clay
• Mix and replenish glaze, slips, and washes
• Load and unload kilns
• Unload clay deliveries, keep stock organized
• Inform Studio Managers of any issues or concerns in a timely manner
• Clean facilities thoroughly
• Support and be helpful to other staff members
• Perform other projects as assigned by Studio Managers

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and determine priorities when multiple tasks must be completed
• Ability to remain on task and not allow oneself to be distracted by the active studio environment
• Experience with kiln loading, glaze mixing, clay reclaiming
• Experience with ceramic fabrication (mold-making, glazing, are a plus)Strong interest to work in the field of ceramics
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, members, and the public and act as an ambassador to the studio

Become a part of our pottery studio as a Studio Assistant! If you love pottery, are eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team, this is the role for you. We value coachable individuals who are ready to grow and contribute to a positive, supportive environment. Your role will include helping others, sparking engaging conversations, and ensuring everyone feels welcome. Bring your curiosity, resourcefulness, and a friendly attitude. Great communication, empathy, and a willingness to both give and receive constructive feedback are key to success here.

Characteristics: Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, detailed & coachable

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• Provide quality instruction that leaves students with a solid foundation for understanding the ceramic process.
• Adhere to class schedule, punctuality is critical so that class begins and ends on time.
• Uphold studio cleaning procedures with you students.
• Provide essential information on studio equipment.
• Report any issues with management in a timely and constructive manner.

Degree in art, or relative experience working in ceramics

Previous teaching experience is helpful, but not required. We will provide training and support to develop a great class experience together.

Have the ability in the following:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and honed craft for working with clay.
• Present clear instruction to students and adjust to accommodate learning styles.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• Keep students on track throughout the class
• Gauge student interest and adjust to address special topics.
• Manage student expectations and help identify realistic goals.