Federal Student Worker - Ceramic Studio Assistant

Position Summary:

The Ceramic Studio Assistant supports the daily operation of the ceramics studio and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for students, instructors, and studio members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize clay, tools, glazes, and other studio materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of worktables, sinks, floors, shelves, and shared equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading kilns under the direction of studio staff.
• Organize finished pieces, works in progress, and student storage areas.
• Reclaim and recycle clay and help manage studio waste.
• Mix or prepare glazes and other ceramic materials as instructed.
• Assist instructors with class setup and cleanup.
• Monitor studio supplies and notify staff when materials need to be restocked.
• Help students and studio members locate tools, materials, and equipment.
• Follow and help reinforce studio safety procedures.
• Perform other general studio maintenance and operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of ceramics or willingness to learn.
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently.
• Able to perform physical studio tasks, including lifting clay and supplies.
• Good communication skills and a cooperative attitude.
• Previous ceramics, art studio, or workshop experience is helpful but not required.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.