Studio Technician

We are looking for a new creative to join the Eccentric Artist team! If you love art and have previous experience working with clay in a studio environment, then send us your resume or pop on by the studio for a visit! We are currently seeking a studio tech/ceramics teacher who is self motivated, organized, energetic and has exceptional knowledge of clay bodies. The Eccentric Artist Studio & Gallery is a student-minded, upbeat pottery studio which also teaches cyanotype printing, block printing, kids clay classes, private events etc.

** We have two separate listings for a Ceramics Instructor and Studio Technician, these positions can be combined if the right candidate applies and suits the role.

Job Description: Studio Tech

• Greets and helps customers who visit the studio.

• Maintains kiln, equipment, and firings.

o Load and unload kiln with assistance

o Fire kiln on program

o Clean kiln furniture and reapply wash.

o Keep kiln furniture and accessories organized with accurate inventory

• Maintain the studio space cleanliness standards through cleaning, tidying, and organizing artwork and supplies

• All cleanup after Open Studio hours including washing all tools, wheel, glaze container maintenance, and canvas mats. Washing table canvas as required.

• Provide “aftercare’ for pieces, such as kiln-firing clay, glazing ceramics etc.

• Make sales by informing customers about our current offerings

• Provide studio orientations to new visitors

• Supervise open studio

• Restock supplies and tools

• Maintain clay inventory, recovery, and storage.

• Maintain glaze inventory, surplus recovery, and storage.

• Keep student and kiln rental pieces organized and rotating on studio shelves as they dry or are fired.

• Participate in and contribute to Staff Meetings

Requirements:

• Highly cooperative in teamwork.

• Multitasking.

• Creative spirit

• Reliable and organized.

• Work independently.

• Basic knowledge of clay bodies and glaze

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Must have 2 years or more experience in hand building.

• Fluent in English.

To find out more about the studio and gallery, please visit us at www.eccentricartiststudio.com

Job Types: Part-time (16-25 hours/week)

Permanent Studio Tech Salary: $20/hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule Store discount Studio Access Holidays Off

Schedule: Afternoon & Evening shift Monday Open to additional days if wanting to teach

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you able to lift 50 pounds or more on a regular basis?

Experience:

• ceramics: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Esquimalt, BC V9A 2P1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Esquimalt, BC V9A 2P1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person