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studio assistant position

updated fri 15 jun 12

 

Karen Mickler on tue 11 dec 07


Here is a copy of the ad that will come out in the December and
January issues of Ceramics Monthly. Pass the word! Thanks.


Studio Assistant: Full time position with furnished 3 bedroom house
provided. Assist in all aspects of studio & gallery operation.
Salary based on experience and throwing proficiency. Please contact
Karen Mickler, Yellow Branch Pottery, 828 479 6710. Email:
mail@yellowbranch.com.

MudFire - Luba & Erik on wed 13 jun 12


MudFire Clayworks in Atlanta, GA has an opening for a work-exchange=3D20
studio assistant position starting in mid-July.

Assistants perform various jobs in the studio for 6 hours each week in=3D20
exchange for:

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free access to the studio during open hours

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free access to all workshops

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use of photo booth

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sales opportunities in the gallery

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a generous firing allowance

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use of craft booth setup as needed

Duties include:

Studio upkeep, kiln loading, glaze mixing, materials management, kiln=3D20
firings, teaching beginner pottery, gallery sales, and being friendly=3D20
and super-helpful to everyone at all times!!! This is a physical=3D20
position that requires strength and a sense of humor!

Requirements:

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Must love clay and the clay community!

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Must be available to work a regular 6 hour shift each week (Monday
or Wednesday Noon-6pm, or possibly Thursday, 4-10pm)

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Must have (at least) intermediate level experience with clay (wheel,
handbuilding or both)

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Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a very regular basis

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Must be tolerant of heat, cold and bathroom cleaning products

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Must be outgoing, friendly and excited to help

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Must have it together! No drama. No flaking. No freakouts.

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Organized, self-motivated AND able to follow directions (yes, both!)

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Reliable and dependable

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Strong references from ceramics teachers or previous studio

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...We'll teach you the rest!


This is a minimum of a one year position, with opportunity to extend for=3D=
20
up to three years.


_To apply_, please send an email with contact information, 5-10 images=3D20
of current work (include image fact sheet), a resum=3DE9, statement of=3D20
interest & goals to:luba@mudfire.com

Please feel free to pass on to others that may be interested.

Cheers,
Luba Sharapan

MudFire Clayworks & Gallery
www.mudfire.com

mudfireclayworks.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/MudFire

175 Laredo Drive | Decatur | GA | 30030
404-377-8033 voice
404-371-1554 fax