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Ceramics/Sculpture Lab Assistant(s)

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Date: 11/02/2006	Office/Department: Art Ceramics
Starting Wage: Minimum Wage	Supervisor: Charles Timm-Ballard
Openings: No	Department Head:

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Ceramics/Sculpture Lab Assistant(s)

 
Responsibilities:

1) Coordinate a schedule for the firing of class work as well as the operation of various kilns for this process;

2) Perform general maintenance of the lab such as cleaning of  building tables and the plaster kneading areas;

3) Weekly debring outside raku area;

4) Direct the organization and cleanup in the glaze area;

5) Manage the organization and cleanup of the indoor kiln room;

6) Maintain a loose inventory of supplies needed in the lab both for maintenance and update. 

7) Assist students, answer questions, and participate in instructor organized class demonstrations.

Benefits derived from this position:

Daily involvement with a working clay lab gives students confidence for their future work in any type of pottery facility.  By assisting other students, the student employees develop communication skills, refine their own knowledge, and give experience the opportunity to be a leader within the lab.  Being part of a team encourages contribution of their own ideas, to develop problem-solving skills, and to work in cooperation with others.  Self-discipline and organization necessary for this position can be carried over to the future.

Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrate a basic understanding of equipment and tools in the lab and proper safety procedures.

Pay Range: $7.93 to $10.00

Contact: Charles Timm-Ballard, Olin 106, 527-5252, timmbacr@whitman.edu

 

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