Glass Studio Technician

Schedule: 15 hours/week, schedule varies
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description
Seeking an individual trained in all aspects of running a various glass studio space who also has managerial experience.

Organizational Background
Located in the former Willson Goggle Factory building, GoggleWorks is the largest community arts center of its kind in the country. The five-story, 145,000 square-foot complex features six large teaching studios in ceramics, hot and warm glass, metalsmithing, photography, and woodworking; 35 juried studios for artists and makers working in a variety of media; and dozens of music, arts, and other cultural organizations. The complex also includes several major exhibition galleries, a 131-seat theater, a cafe and STORE featuring the work of over 200 artists from GoggleWorks and beyond. The Glass studios consist of Glass blowing, Fused glass, Flameworked, and Stained glass processes. The studio technician would be largely responsible for maintaining the latter three studio spaces.

Reporting
The Glass Studio Technician works independently and cooperatively with staff and reports directly to Scott Krenitsky, the head of the Glass Programs.

Qualifications:

  • Teaching experience highly preferred

  • 5+ years experience working in glass

  • Proficient with kiln programming

  • Ability to manage budgets, supplies, and scheduling

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

  • Highly organized and detail oriented

  • Self-starter and good leader

  • Supportive of the mission and goals of GoggleWorks

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the operations of GoggleWorks´ Warm Glass Studios, including but not limited to:

  • Maintain rental/open studio procedures

  • Maintain timely firing and studio access schedules

  • Maintain inventory of supplies and materials

  • Maintain clean and orderly work environment including up to date  OSHA standards

  • Work with the Programs Department to help develop and implement community and youth-focused courses and activities as well as intermediate to advanced experiences

  • Produce products for the store

  • Help facilitate experiences during annual events and tabling opportunities

  • Continue to cultivate a strong and dynamic studio community and culture

  • Work with GoggleWorks’ staff to market the facility, classes, and workshops

  • Repair and maintain studio equipment torches and kilns

 

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law.

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@goggleworks.org.