Ceramics Technician Program for Winter 2025.docx.pdf

About the Program

The PoMoArts Ceramics Technician Program (CTP) is geared towards ceramic artists early in
their careers. The CTP provides experience in the non-profit arts sector in a supportive
educational community. This 4-month program will provide professional experience through
supporting the ceramics programs at PoMoArts. Working under the supervision of the Ceramics
Manager, the CTP tech will gain an in-depth understanding of the maintenance and operation
of a large studio, equipment, and assist in programming, working with clay makers of all levels.

The CTP Tech will support the work in a large active studio, developing their ceramics expertise
and learning from our team. This position provides hands-on experience in all aspects of
operating our ceramics programs with a focus on studio management, production process, clay
recycling, glazing, and program management in a non-profit community arts organization.

January 15th - May 14th. Successful applicants can be engaged for a maximum of three terms
in a row.

Duties

The CTP Tech has a wide variety of responsibilities. They will be required to work up to 9 hours
per week, this will include physical labour and, at times, heavy lifting as part of their regular
duties. Each work shift will be four hours with a maximum or three shifts per week, assisting
with daily operations in the studio.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Loading and unloading the kilns and document the process

Maintaining and mixing studio glazes

Cleaning and organizing the ceramics studio and equipment

Pugging reclaimed clay

Keep all equipment, tools, and supplies related to our ceramics studio organized, clean,
and in good working order

Assisting glaze student pieces and document the process

Ensuring WHMIS and MSDS are being met to Health and Safety standards

Ensuring that the studio is visitor-ready especially before a group or a field trip arrives

Assisting Ceramics Manager in technical/facility projects

Assisting in the production of Arts Centre ceramics such as mugs and plates for events

Completing other tasks as reasonably required of this position

Value for Value

In exchange for the CTP Tech work, we are offering access to our ceramics studio for personal
work time and some storage space. The CTP Tech will have access to all Student Studio hours in
the ceramics studio up to 9 hours that match but not exceed weekly CTP Tech work hours. This
studio.

Ceramic Studio Access:
Full studio resources

Personal storage space

Access during Student Studio hours

Application Criteria

A successful applicant will be a hard worker with a demonstrated passion and dedication for
ceramics. They will be a good communicator, problem-solver, and eager to increase their skill
set. This program is geared towards ceramics artists or graduates interested in furthering their
ceramic education and developing their portfolio.

**Requirements**:
BFA or BA in ceramics or equivalent experience

Ability to work with adults and children of all ages and abilities

Strong work ethic and commitment to community service

A general understanding of a variety of ceramics processes

Ability to work up to 9 hours a week in 3-hour shifts that may include heavy lifting, up to
25lbs

Assets:
Intermediate level of throwing and hand-building skills

Time Commitment

The CTP Tech should be prepared to work three days a week for 3 hours a day, during the full
term for a total of 36 or 40 hours.

How to Apply

guidelines:
Subject Line: Ceramics Technician Program Application

PDF format only with your COVER LETTER and RESUME/CV, a list of two professional
references, and at least six (6) images of your work

Your cover letter should clearly indicate why you are interested in this position, what
you hope to learn, and what impact it will have on your professional development

**Application Deadline: December 20th, 2024
**- from diverse backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, _
- ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or (dis)ability._
- interview will be contacted._