Ceramics Studio Technician, Student Worker

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The Ceramics Studio Student Technicians assist with the general operations of the Ceramics Studio; supporting the studio staff and the department with operations, materials and equipment.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the general Ceramics Studio and classrooms, ensuring that the facility is clean, organized and all supplies are stocked and available.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Ceramics department’s specialized labs, glaze, clay and kiln.
• Provide assistance to the Ceramics Studio Manager and Research Technician.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help maintain supplies for the Ceramics Studio in collaboration with the Studio Manager.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining of supplies and equipment in the Ceramics Studio
• Enforce studio policies and demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of equipment, tools, materials, techniques, and processes in the Ceramics Studio
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Student employee work must be supervised with attention to safety, position responsibilities, and support. The supervisor or an identified designee, who must also be a full-time or part-time MICA employee, must be able to provide genuine oversight, support, and accountability in the workplace at all times and available to physically respond in the event the student needs in-person assistance or immediate supervision. 

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Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.