Ceramics Technician

Ceramics Technician

Abington Art Center is seeking a Ceramics Technician to work 3-4 days a week for our busy ceramics program. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a ceramics technician in a community studio or school. Or 5+ years experience as a ceramic artist managing a studio. Preference will be given to candidates with strong ceramics technical skills, familiarity with kiln loading and unloading, as well as knowledge of glaze mixing and materials, firing processes, clay bodies, ceramic studio maintenance and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The Ceramics Technician will oversee all operational aspects of the ceramics studio including:

• Studio Maintenance
• Cleaning and upkeep of all areas of the ceramics studio
• Reclaiming clay
• Glaze mixing/maintenance
• Wheel maintenance and care
• Ordering ceramic materials
  • Receiving orders and stocking the studio
• Kiln loading and unloading
• Kiln maintenance: 
  • Changing kiln elements and thermocouples
  • Maintaining all kiln furniture
• Following and enforcing all ceramics studio guidelines
• Assigning cleaning tasks to studio monitors

Qualifications:

• BFA in Ceramics or related art field
• 5+ years experience working in ceramics field
• Ability to work independently and determine priorities when multiple tasks must be completed
• Ability to remain on task 
• Experience with kiln loading, glaze mixing, reclaiming clay
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50-75 lbs without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff
• Proficient with the Google Suite (gmail, doc, sheets, drive)
• PA State Clearances to work with children required

Pay Rate: $16/hour 15-20 hours per work
Benefits: PTO, use of the studio for personal work and a flexible schedule.
Application: Please email cover letter, resume, link to website or social account with your ceramics work or include 5 images and three references to rguzofsky@abingtonartcenter.org  

Located on a historic 27-acre campus in Jenkintown, PA, just outside of Center City Philadelphia, Abington Art Center presents art exhibitions, visual arts classes and cultural events for the Montgomery County and Philadelphia area, along with private events.