Stumptown Art Studio
Kiln Assistant Position
Stumptown Art Studio is searching for a part-time Kiln Assistant. The perfect applicant will be friendly, flexible and with positive energy, as this position is both guest facing AND behind the scenes.
Work Days are Friday through Sunday from approximately 12-5pm. These hours are semi-fluid and depend on the volume of pottery that needs to be processed.
Kiln Assistant Responsibilities
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Oversee the workflow of painted pottery that is created during your shifts; ensure all pieces are ready for clear glazing and firing
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Handling, overglazing, loading and unloading kilns
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Ensure orders are grouped and organized for pickup
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Assist floor staff as needed with pick-ups and wrapping up orders
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Have fun while working hard and enjoy the company of creative, awesome people!
Work Requirements:
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Must be able to multi-task, work at a fast but detail-oriented pace
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Ability to twist and bend to load/unload/clean shelves & kiln
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Ability to lift 30+ pounds repetitively
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Ability to work on your feet for extended times: typically your entire shift
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Ability to carry loads of pottery up and down a flight of stairs
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Fine motor skills to accurately dip & glaze bisque & load items into the kiln
While the primary focus of the Kiln Assistant position will be processing customer pieces, loading/unloading kilns and organizing customer orders, we also require an overall knowledge of Stumptown Art Studio operations and programs so that general customer questions can be answered, and the floor staff can get backup assistance if needed.
Kiln experience preferred but we are willing to train the right applicant.
Starting wage: $16 per hour
Studio Perks: 50% off all pottery painting, glass fusing and art classes, 30% off art supplies
Work hours: up to 12-15 per week, depending on workload demands
Please email your resume to jessica@stumptownartstudio.org
