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Pottery Studio Leader

City of Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO | Full Time

$43k-73k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Studio Technician - Pottery

City of Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO | Full Time

$45k-58k (estimate)

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Studio Technician - Pottery

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Fort Collins, CO | Full Time

$46k-58k (estimate)

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Pottery Studio Leader

City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO

$43k-73k (estimate)

Full Time | Public Administration 6 Months Ago

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City of Fort Collins is Hiring a Pottery Studio Leader Near Fort Collins, CO

POSITION TITLE: Pottery Studio Leader (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7335
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: POTTERY STUDIO
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.50 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is Open Until Filled
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

SUMMARY
Performs a variety of tasks to include supervision of the Pottery Studio, teaching classes, public relations, and the following duties that are performed in and around the Pottery Studio. This position has a set schedule and may potentially share responsibilities with a co-lead.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position but are not all inclusive of studio staff responsibilities.

Makes recommendations for scheduling and class contents.
Be present at the studio and assist with overseeing day to day operations of the studio which includes the processing of pottery works/pieces, communicating studio needs with coordinators, and supporting staff.
Schedules and trains volunteers.
Oversees the work study program.
Assists with staffing the studio which includes participation in parts of interviewing, onboarding, and training hourly instructors.
Assists with the supervision of studio staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable law which may include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Clearly communicates studio supplies as needed and maintains both supplies and equipment inventories.
With the help of instructors, ensures the studio is a clean, safe environment for instructors and participants.
Helps prepare brochures, fliers, documents, tracking forms, and advertising information, including Recreator.
Works with pottery coordinator and other appropriate staff to schedule the facility and coordinate maintenance projects.
Performs studio organizational and maintenance tasks, including loading and unloading kilns.
Oversees glazes and glaze maintenance.
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with all City staff and contractual employees.
Assists students with a wide variety of problems and questions.
Acts as substitute instructor in classes and labs as needed.
Additional projects as agreed upon.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has limited supervisory responsibilities over Pottery Studio employees and volunteers.

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS
The experience listed below is representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position but is not all inclusive of studio staff responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires knowledge of specific pottery areas and media, including policies, procedures, and equipment.
Ability to work well with the public.
Special knowledge of tools related to their specific areas of expertise such as kilns, scales, handcarts, compressors, shop vacuum, drills, saws, and many tools related to the pottery process.
Work independently without direct supervision.
Open and close a facility independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, participants, and the public.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.
Can Function as a pottery instructor and supports other instructors when needed.
Computer knowledge is a must, and the ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Understand and apply department procedures and policies.
Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy as a representative of the city.
Experience supervising staff or volunteers.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School graduation or GED or related vocational training required.
Graduation from a 4-year school with BA/ BFA/MA/ or MFA desirable.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching and Pottery Studio management is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read instructions and communicate with City Supervisors and general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, students, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems, and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to constantly stand, walk, sit, climb stairs/ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, push, pull, crawl or withstand extended periods of standing or moving about. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and /or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold/heat, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate and dusty conditions exist.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performance Steps
Performance Step 1

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Performs as required by job description with minimum responsibilities; completes work as scheduled and assigned.

Performance Step 2

Meets all qualifications outlined in Step 1 and has a favorable review from their supervisor.
At least two (2) years of formal experience in a specialized area (Studio management), including at least one (1) year of experience teaching pottery to others.
Performs as required by job description with minimum responsibilities; completes work as scheduled and assigned.

Performance Step 3

Meets all qualifications outlined in Step 2 and has a favorable review from their supervisor.
Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
At least three (3) years of formal experience teaching specialized area of instruction to others.
At least three (3) years of studio management experience.
Has completed a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of college course work in specialized area of instruction.

Performance Step 4

Meets all qualifications outlined in Step 3 and has a favorable review from their supervisor.
Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
At least three (3) years of experience teaching creative arts programs for the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department.
At least four (4) years of studio management experience.
Maintains working knowledge of program area trends and informs the Recreation Coordinator of suggested changes or updates to class offerings.
Willing to fill in as needed, learn new tasks, and assume additional responsibilities.

Performance Step 5

Meets all qualifications outlined in Step 4 and has a favorable review from their supervisor.
Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or professional certification in specialized area of instruction.
At least five (5) years of studio management experience.
At least four (4) years of experience teaching creative arts programs for the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department.
Creates and implements new processes which increase studio efficiency.

Performance Step 6

Meets all qualifications outlined in Step 5 and has a favorable review from their supervisor.
Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
A master’s degree or advanced professional certification in specialized area of instruction.
At least five (5) years of experience teaching creative arts programs for the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department.
At least six (6) years of studio management experience.
Creates and implements new processes which increase studio efficiency.
Willing to fill in as needed, learn new tasks, and assume additional responsibilities.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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