Salary: $3,700.00 - $4,842.00 Monthly
Location : Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 24c-022
Department: Instruction
Division: Fine Arts
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This position is 11 months per year (mid-August through mid-September OFF)
5% King County Premium Pay will be added to the salary placement
Green River College is looking for an Instructional Lab Technician who is able to coordinate technical support services required by the instructor for beginning, intermediate, and advanced college ceramics classes. Provide support for all ceramic program activities, including lab preparations, equipment maintenance, and demonstrations related to instruction. Provide technical support to students about the processes involved in the hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing of clay.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.
Position Responsibilities

• Assist the ceramics instructor with lecture and lab materials. Confer with the ceramic's instructor regarding assignments and preparations.
• Prepare teaching materials and equipment for use in class demonstrations.
• Fire electric and gas kilns as needed to complete course work.
• Instructional and technical support for students.
• Demonstrate competence with electric, air, and hand tools necessary to maintain studio equipment and operations.
• Maintain and/or repair ceramic studio equipment to be in proper working order with an emphasis on safety.
• Organize, and maintain ceramic storeroom and inventory all chemicals and equipment on a continual basis. Update MSDS files, and coordinate hazmat procedures in compliance with state regulations.
• Work with the Building Manager related to program needs.
• Serve as the primary contact with facilities department for building and equipment issues in our area with electrical, plumbing, and ventilation.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies inventory as needed or requested by faculty.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in all ceramic related areas.
• Supervise and train the safe use and handling of all hazardous materials.
• Able lift 50lbs of clay or glaze materials and know how and when to use a dolly when appropriate.
• Formulate and test clay, glazes, stains, and slips to be used in the ceramics program.
• Organize work study and work grant students with the instructor.
• Coordinate studio monitors and volunteers in coordination with the instructor.
• Photograph student work for archival, outreach, and outreach purposes.
• To perform related duties as required by the instructor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate in Fine Arts:
  • AFA/AA or higher degree with significant study in Ceramics, or at least two years of college course work in Ceramics (no degree), or significant role as an apprentice or mentorship with an established professional Potter/Ceramicist, and experience working as a Studio Potter.
• Must be actively working toward a career in the ceramic arts with an active exhibition/show/competition record.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of kilns, both gas and electric.
• Basic operational knowledge of kilns, both gas and electric.
• Basic knowledge of ceramic materials related to clay, glaze, and related products.
• Basic knowledge of ceramic studio operations.
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions: Outlook, Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, etc...

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competence in operating, maintaining, and repairing electric and gas fired kilns.
• Experience in high, mid, and low temperature firing.
• Experience in alternative firing; pit-firing, horsehair, obvara, and raku.
• Experience operating clay mixer and pug-mill.
• Competence in operating power equipment, basic carpentry, and masonry tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge used in repairing electric kilns: plugs, elements, and relays.
• Ability to load and unload multiple kilns independently and in small groups.
• Ability to maintain order and a clean working environment.
• Competent in the proper handling and processing of hazardous materials and waste- and the related paperwork.
• Ability to work well with others, faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment and enjoy working with students of all ages and walks of life.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have the ability to sit for prolonged period of time at a desk/computer workstation.
• Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions.
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screen in performing work assignments.
• Work in an office setting with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to maintain "regular and predictable attendance".
• Dusty work conditions.
• May need to carry, lift or move equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs (wet or dry ceramic materials).
• Lots of bending, lifting and time on your feet - work shoes are required.
• Work conditions may vary from very cold (in winter) to very hot (in summer).
• Must be comfortable working with equipment associated with a college ceramics program - competent in handling ceramic ware at all stages of the process.
• Willing to work/fire to meet course deadlines.
• Knowledge of emergency protocols, evacuation procedures, use of fire extinguishers, and basic first aid.
• Work schedule: 8 hours/day, five days a week.
• Term of Position: Cyclic: 11 months

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Person should continue to keep up with professional development in the field of art and related areas. For example: Art workshops, Conferences, Technical training, and Exhibitions.
To be considered for this position you must complete and submit the following along with your completed online application:
•Resume
•Supplemental questions from tab at top of page
•Detailed cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.)

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement and dental plans through the , and most classified staff members will participate in either WA state's PERS 2 or PERS 3 retirement programs. Other benefits include sick and vacation leave, staff training, paid holidays, and the opportunity to participate in the tuition-waiver program. We also offer an on-campus fitness center.
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.
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