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Greenwich House lists this Pottery Technician & Program Assistant opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technician and Program AssistantThe Technician and Program Assistant (TPA) is a cross-functional role that supports daily studio operations, educational programming, and community engagement at Greenwich House Pottery. The TPA is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and well-equipped studio environment, assisting students and faculty, supporting administrative processes, and promoting a welcoming atmosphere for all studio users.TPAs are cross-trained to handle both technician - and administrative tasks and are assigned shifts accordingly. Staff in the West Village location work dedicated shifts (either as technician or liaison), while Chelsea staff perform an integrated set of duties each shift.Key ResponsibilitiesStudio Operations & Technical SupportMaintain cleanliness and safety of studio classrooms and shared spacesPrepare and replenish clay, glazes, slips, and kiln materialsLoad, unload, and monitor kilns; document firings and report malfunctionsReceive deliveries and restock studio materials and toolsPerform or assist with basic equipment maintenance and minor repairsSupport studio and classroom setup and breakdownAssist Operations Manager and/or Studio and Program Coordinator with specialized repairs and facility maintenanceAdministrative & Program SupportWelcome and assist students, faculty, and visitors at the front deskAnswer phone and email inquiries and provide general program informationProcess registrations, payments, and tool sales via POS systems (Shopify and Stripe)Maintain accurate signage, rosters, and studio announcementsSupport weekly faculty communications and student outreach as directedAssist with opening/closing duties and track attendance or supply needsCommunity Engagement & Learning EnvironmentServe as a helpful, knowledgeable point of contact for faculty and studentsSupport a respectful, inclusive, and creative learning environmentOffer studio tours and orient new students as neededAssist in-studio events and exhibitions, including artwork pick-up and gallery-related logisticsCapture photos and short videos of daily studio activity for use in organic social media content, in collaboration with the Studio and Program CoordinatorOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), or equivalent knowledge; Master of Fine Arts (MFA) a plusMinimum two years of experience in a ceramics studio, arts organization, or educational settingA self-starter who works well without close supervision and can establish priorities when presented with multiple tasks.Strong organizational and communication skillsComfortable with physical tasks and working around kilns, clay, and studio materialsAbility to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing studio needsCommitment to inclusivity and service in a community arts environmentWorking knowledge of social media platforms and comfort capturing informal photo and video content for internal or promotional use is a plusReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, a successful candidate must be able to perform satisfactorily each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform these duties.Equal Employment OpportunityGreenwich House is strongly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals. All employment decisions and administration of all personnel policies are without regard to an applicant or employee's actual or perceived race, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation or affectation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, alienage, military or veteran's status, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking offense and sex offenses, marital status, partnership status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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new york, NY, 10014, US
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