Ceramics Studio Technician Job at Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, CA, United States
Minimum 2+ yrs experience in a ceramics studio tech role. Must be authorized to work in the United States
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking a highly qualified Ceramics Studio Technician to work at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part-time position that reports to the Visual Arts Program Manager.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support operations of a busy ceramics studio, including organization and maintenance of tools and supplies, facilitating workflow of class work.
Perform kiln operations, including loading and unloading of student work, developing and executing kiln firing schedules.
Maintain ceramics program materials, adhering to studio operational and safety protocols, including supply inventory, mixing dry glazes, maintaining clay waste and recycling clay bodies.
Work closely with program staff to identify supply needs and ensure efficient operations of the ceramics program.
Communicate with faculty regarding firing schedules and studio operations support as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to CSMA’s mission and values.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2+ yrs experience with ceramics studio tech role.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Competent computer skills, particularly MS Office and GSuite.
Physical Demands
Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Occasionally move up to 50 pounds.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
BENEFITS INCLUDE Paid training and meetings
Paid Sick Leave accrual
Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes
Firing and glazing privileges as time permits
SCHEDULE Part‑time schedule, 2‑3 days per week, 8‑12 hours per week.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume tojobs@arts4all.org, with Ceramics Studio Technician as the subject line.
About Community School of Music and Arts Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non‑profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160‑member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.
If you have any questions, our team will be more than happy to help.
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The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking a highly qualified Ceramics Studio Technician to work at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part-time position that reports to the Visual Arts Program Manager.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support operations of a busy ceramics studio, including organization and maintenance of tools and supplies, facilitating workflow of class work.
Perform kiln operations, including loading and unloading of student work, developing and executing kiln firing schedules.
Maintain ceramics program materials, adhering to studio operational and safety protocols, including supply inventory, mixing dry glazes, maintaining clay waste and recycling clay bodies.
Work closely with program staff to identify supply needs and ensure efficient operations of the ceramics program.
Communicate with faculty regarding firing schedules and studio operations support as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to CSMA’s mission and values.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2+ yrs experience with ceramics studio tech role.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Competent computer skills, particularly MS Office and GSuite.
Physical Demands
Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Occasionally move up to 50 pounds.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
BENEFITS INCLUDE Paid training and meetings
Paid Sick Leave accrual
Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes
Firing and glazing privileges as time permits
SCHEDULE Part‑time schedule, 2‑3 days per week, 8‑12 hours per week.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume tojobs@arts4all.org, with Ceramics Studio Technician as the subject line.
About Community School of Music and Arts Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non‑profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160‑member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.
If you have any questions, our team will be more than happy to help.
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