Pottery Studio Assistant

Job description:

Position Overview

This position is ideal for someone who already has pottery wheel experience and enjoys helping others learn. You will assist instructors during classes, support students as they develop their skills, help maintain studio operations, and contribute to creating an exceptional guest experience.

This is a hands-on role that combines pottery knowledge, customer service, and studio support.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors during pottery wheel and handbuilding classes
• Help students with basic wheel-throwing techniques including centering, opening, and pulling walls
• Demonstrate pottery wheel fundamentals when needed
• Prepare clay, tools, bats, and workstations before classes
• Assist with trimming, glazing, and finishing processes
• Label, organize, and store student work
• Load and unload pottery shelves
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio
• Assist with workshops, summer camps, birthday parties, and private events
• Welcome guests and provide outstanding customer service
• Support paint-your-own pottery sessions when needed
• Perform general studio opening and closing duties

QualificationsRequired

• Previous pottery wheel experience
• Ability to center clay independently
• Basic understanding of pottery wheel techniques and ceramic processes
• Friendly, patient, and professional attitude
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds

Preferred

• Experience teaching or assisting pottery classes
• Experience working with children and families
• Customer service or hospitality experience
• Art, ceramics, or education background

Schedule

Part-time position.

Typical availability needed:

• Weekday evenings
• Saturdays
• Sundays
• Additional hours available during camps, workshops, and special events

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Creative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding pottery studio
• Employee discounts on classes and studio offerings
• Hands-on experience in ceramics education and studio operations

Application Question(s):

• How many years of pottery wheel experience do you have?
• Are you able to center clay independently?
• Have you ever taught or assisted pottery classes?
• Are you available evenings and weekends?
• Please describe your pottery and ceramics experience.

Work Location: In person