Part-Time Staff: Art Lab Technician
Kansas City, MO 
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Job Description
Class Category Temporary Part-Time Staff Job Open Date 10/12/2023 Job Close Date 06/30/2024 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.

Job 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

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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