Ceramics Assistant - Port Moody, Canada - PoMoArts

PoMoArts

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Port Moody, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Port Moody Arts Centre is seeking a qualified, creative, and enthusiastic Ceramics Assistant who can provide direction and support for Ceramics Programs.

Working closely with the Ceramics Manager, the Assistant to the Ceramics Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Ceramics Studio including mixing and maintaining glazes and supplies, recycling and operating pug mills, firing and operating all kilns, assisting the delivery of ceramics programs and services, and ensuring that the program is operating safely and effectively.

They must be familiar with how to operate a variety of different equipment and various artistic techniques. Depending on if they work alone, they may also be in need of some general business and record-keeping skills. Requirements include critical thinking, attention to detail, manual dexterity, consistency, creativity, and organization skills.

They will demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills and possess skills to assist studio users as required.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on all aspects of the ceramics program on operations with a focus on studio management, community engagement, and leadership experience in a non-profit community arts organization.

About the PoMoArts

PoMoArts, the Port Moody Arts Centre Society, is a not-for-profit community-arts organization that creates art experiences to engage, challenge, and awaken opportunities for connection.

We provide art education, exhibitions, and community art experiences in the City of the Arts with various partners and artists each year.

We are supported by a thriving community of artists, volunteers, donors, businesses, associations, and decision-makers.

We are an arts centre run primarily by artists, committed to developing, promoting, and celebrating meaningful arts experiences in Port Moody.

We offer a full range of visual, ceramic, fibre, media, performing arts and music programs for people of all ages and experience levels.

We curate exhibitions of local and regional artists, emerging and established.

We create meaningful community art experiences with our partners that explore social issues, lift voices of those less heard, and support community dialogue.

Responsibilities

Ceramics Programming_
Assist with developing, organizing, and planning 2024/2025 Ceramics programming
Participate in community events and outreach initiatives as a representative of PoMoArts
Assist maintain an inventory and supply management system for all ceramics supplies and materials used in the delivery of ceramics education programs
Complete a final report assessing and making recommendations to improve the Summer program
Ceramics Studio Assistance_
Performing specialized and technical duties to ensure efficient and safe operation of studio equipment and kilns
Operating a wide variety of specialized equipment related to ceramics including mixers, wheels, extruder
Performing minor repairs and adjustments as needed; receiving and storing supplies
Researches and documents glaze experiments to develop recipes for colour, texture and adherence; tests glazes using a variety of firing temperatures and techniques; mixes over 20 glazes using prescribed recipes
Assist glazing and firing
Assist developing glaze colour combination chart
Responsibility for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Assist with maintaining ceramics studio inventory: clay, tools, and kiln accessories
Routine cleaning of the studio area
Other related duties as required
Summer Art Camp Coordination_
Assist staff, instructors, volunteers, and parents with daily camp logistics and programming
Help facilitate daily signin procedures of camp participants, ensuring that all client information and emergency contact forms are complete
Work with Ceramics Manager to organize and supervise youth volunteers, introducing volunteers to their assigned roles and activities to facilitate smooth integration into programs
Assist with the documentation of camp activities, including taking photographs of camp participants and coordinating photo release forms
Assist with the safety protocols as outlined in our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
Ensure Health and Safety protocols are in place at all times

Qualifications

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to two years' collegelevel training with specialized coursework in ceramics. Good 13 years of experience related to Ceramic arts.
Knowledge of:_
Ceramic terminology, policies, procedures, functions, and practices; clay and glaze chemistry
Operation of kilns, wheels, mixers, and power tools
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Ability to:_
Perform specialized and technical duties to assure safe and efficient studio operation
Assure the care, security, and proper storage of artwork, equipment, materials and supplies
Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the