Hot Shop & Annex Assistant

Two Hot Shop & Annex Assistants monitor the studios with support from the Hot Shop & Annex Coordinator. Assistants rotate monitoring hours between 6 AM and 12 AM (with breaks for meals, events and artist presentations). This role is recommended for emerging glass artists with intermediate to advance hot glass skills with experience monitoring and care of a Hot Shop.

‍Recommended Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of hot shop techniques (blowing, sculpting, casting, etc.)
• Experienced with care of hot shop equipment and tools (gas & electric furnace, garage, torches, etc.)
• Previous studio monitoring in a busy education/public access setting.

General Outline Of Tasks:

• Works on a rotating schedule with other studio staff to oversee and meet needs in the Hot Shop and Annex.
• Assists in the technical operations of the Hot Shop and Annex.
• Participates in orientations of the Hot Shop and Annex for all program participants.
• Responsible for organizing cullet prepping and charging by TAs and students, completing the tasks when needed.
• Keeps pipes, water buckets/blocks, tools, torches, molds, paddles, kiln materials, and other equipment organized and readily available.
• Monitors furnaces and annealers.
• Assists with overseeing proper usage of tools and equipment in both shops.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe studio.
• Assists the Campus Studio Technician and the Hot Shop & Annex Coordinator with projects as necessary.
• Completes daily tasks as assigned by the Hot Shop & Annex Coordinator.
• Assists in clean-ups daily and at the end of each session.
• Attends weekly staff meetings

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Compensation:

• The Hot Shop & Annex Assistant positions require a minimum two-session commitment.
• May work up to but not more than 40 hours a week at $20 per hour.
• Designated studio time on days off and outside of work hours and program needs.
• Room and board while on campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pilchuck Glass School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Pilchuck encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, veteran status, political ideology, or other protected class.