Ceramics Studio Assistant Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Description
About Fishers Art Center
• The Fishers Art Center's mission is to provide accessible and inclusive art experiences that inspire creativity, educate, engage and enrich our community.
• The Fishers Art Center envisions a community made better, stronger, healthier, and more creative through art.
• The Fishers Art Center values: Integrity. Inclusivity. Innovation. Accessibility. Stewardship. Creative expression. Discovery. Respect.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Clay Studio Technician to join the Art Center Ceramics Team. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, organized, and have a strong ability to multi-task. Experience with glaze mixing, clay mixing, and firing electric kilns are preferred but not required. Additionally, applicants should have experience with both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. We are looking for someone who is a team player, has an eagerness to learn, is a steward of a productive studio, and is motivated to be part of a creative community.
The Fishers Art Center promotes life-long learning through hands-on art classes and activities. These programs serve a wide variety of ages, audiences and skill levels of students. The studio technician will also be required to teach a variety of classes throughout each session (spring, fall, and summer), and assist with special events on the Fishers Art Center campus. Studio Technicians must be friendly and enthusiastic ambassadors of the Fishers Art Center's mission and provide exemplary customer service to our students and patrons. Flexible job hours and occasional evenings and weekends are required. This is a part-time hourly position that will work 10-15 hours a week depending on studio needs.
Essential Job Functions
Studio Maintenance
• Maintain a safe secure and healthy educational environment by establishing classroom expectations with consistent enforcement, communicating safety information and procedures to students, and following all Art Center policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the studio and associated working spaces are clean, well-maintained, and organized for full use.
• Test and repair studio equipment as needed.
• Manage student work in a conscious and careful manner.
• Ensure the progression of student work through any necessary steps in a timely manner.
• Handle student work without damaging or altering.
• Actively engage in any firing, printing, or other technical process to allow student work to reach completion.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate material and supply expectations are met by reporting to program manager in a timely manner.
• Monitor and inventory materials and consumables to ensure accurate ordering.
• Prepare necessary materials for various class programs at the approval of the Program Manager.
Be an Engaged Team member
• Attend meetings, trainings and key program events as determined by program staff.
• Respond to emails and approval requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive interactions in the promotion and retention of Art Center programs and activities.
• Assist with various administrative duties as assigned.
• Actively engage in annual review exercises.
• Maintain regular hours and provide updates to the Clay Studio Programs Manager.
Additional Job Functions
• All candidates are required to pass a background check.
• This is an onsite position and does not allow for remote work.
Competency Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills required with a strong ability in public speaking, especially with artists and patrons in person and via phone and email.
• Relationship Building: Interpersonal skills which can be utilized to engage with artists, patrons, and fellow team members.
• Flexibility: Foster adaptability by responding effectively to changing circumstances.
• Professionalism: Focus on positive communication and teamwork in order to execute and meet all job responsibilities.
• Integrity: Fosters an environment of honesty and reliability in the workplace.
Education and Experience
• Working knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials necessary for operation of the studio.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A combination of 1 year of education, training, and experience in the execution of works in the art media specified.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• • Assistants are required to travel to and from the Art Center campus and/or various locations in the city.
  • Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Perform physical tasks related to studio medium.
  • All New Team Members must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.