TITLE Ceramics Studio Monitor
DEPARTMENT Sorenson Center for the Arts/BabsonARTS
REPORTS TO Tamblyn Griffiths, tgriffiths@babson.edu
PAY RATE $15/hr
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Ceramics Studio Monitor assists the Ceramic Studio Manager with the upkeep and maintenance of the Babson Ceramics Studio. The Ceramics Studio Monitor is responsible for recycling clay, keeping the studio clean and organized, supporting and sometimes leading clay workshops and creating a safe and respectful environment. Monitors work regular shifts in the studio each week to accomplish these tasks as well as serve as a resource for studio users.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Recycling clay
- Mixing and maintaining glazes
- Cleaning Studio: Mopping floors, wiping down tables, cleaning sink, emptying Gleco Trap, wet vacuuming solids interceptor drain, vacuuming kiln before/after firing
- Unloading the kilns in a timely manner
- Educating Ceramic Studio members on proper use of the studio and instilling responsibility among members to clean up, complete projects, and recycle clay
- Assume additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
- Previous experience with ceramics
- Use of Babson Ceramic Studio for at least one semester, preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- High level of professionalism and ability to work well with others
- Ability to use machinery and tools
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Comfort wearing a particulate respirator and safety glasses for glaze and clay recycling
- Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
- Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
- Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
- Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
4-8 hours per week in the BabsonARTS Ceramics Studio (Trim 221)