Job description

Summary:

The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking a highly qualified studio technician in ceramics to work at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View.

This is a part-time position with 4 hours per day work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The schedule is flexible between 9am to 3:30pm.

This position begin in January 2023 and will be reporting to the Visual Arts Program Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and support operations of a busy ceramics studio, including inventory and maintenance of tools and supplies.
• Perform basic kiln operations, including loading and unloading of student work, firing kilns.
• Perform regular studio organization and maintenance, adhering to studio operational and safety protocols, including 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CSMA’s mission and values.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ yrs experience with ceramics studio protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competent computer skills, particularly MS Office and GSuite.

Physical Demands

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Sick Leave per California Paid Sick Leave Act
• Employees who work an average of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for CSMA health benefits.
• All supplies and equipment are provided by the school.
• Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty.
• Opportunities to show faculty work in the Mohr Gallery.
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

About CSMA:

Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $6.5 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 22,000 students at 50+ schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience managing a ceramic studio?
• Are you able to work for 4 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday anytime between 9am to 3:30 pm?
• How many years of experience do you have in basic klin operations?

Work Location: One location

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