Part-Time Staff: Art Lab Technician (Pool)

Metropolitan Community College
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
3217 Broadway Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 22, 2024
Class Category Temporary Part-Time Staff Job Open Date 07/01/2024 Job Close Date 06/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary This is a POOL position. Application materials for this limited duration assignment is based on semester-by-semester needs due to increasing demand within this subject area. J ob Summary: The Art Lab Technician will assist MCC Art Faculty with providing educational assistance, demonstrations, maintain organization and ceramic studio maintenance. Essential Functions: Adhere to proper safety protocols within art studio Be an ambassador of professional studio habits demonstrated though studio conduct Maintain equipment safely during open studio hours Loading and unloading kilns Programming and firing the kilns Help student's with throwing materials on the wheel(s) Tracking glaze inventory Managing and assisting varies types of ceramic firing (e.g. electric, Raku, etc.) Aid in keeping the studio clean Ensure labels are on raw materials Perform other similar duties as assigned Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree in Art (Preferred) OR Successfully passed MCC's ceramic art classes level four (ART 173) plus direct work experience in a ceramic studio firing kiln(s) and studio equipment OR High School Diploma/GED plus one (1) year ceramics experience. Experience Knowledge of health and safety when firing kiln(s) and maintaining a studio. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. The position requires availability to work evenings and/or Saturdays to assist when the ceramic studio is open. To learn more about MCC's Art Centers please visit the following links: MCC-LV Cultural Art Center or MCC-PV Carter Art Center. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Compensation $15.00 per hour Type of Part-time Job Part Time Staff