What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Assistant position at The Ceramic Studio Etc.?
**Studio Assistant (with Growth Potential)**
*Could be Part or Full-Time Position | Weekend & Evening Availability Required*
We’re looking for a friendly, flexible, and motivated team member to join our creative studio! This is a customer-facing role perfect for someone who loves helping people, and thrives in a team environment. Experience in the arts is a plus, but not required—we're happy to train the right person. Restaurant or retail experience preferred.
**Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):**
- Weekend availability is a must.
- Being available during our busiest hours: Thursday through Sunday, including some weeknights.
- Assisting with a variety of art activities such as clay handbuilding, wheel throwing, ceramic painting, and fused glass (we will train on all of these skills)
- Providing excellent customer service and helping guests feel welcome and inspired
- Supporting workshops, parties, and group events with setup, instruction, and cleanup
- Maintaining a clean and organized studio environment
- Performing daily cleaning tasks such as wiping tables, mopping, organizing supplies, and restocking materials
- Keeping the studio well-organized to support a smooth and efficient workflow
- Collaborating with team members and contributing to a positive studio atmosphere.
- Room for growth, could grow into opportunities for people management or team leadership.
**What We’re Looking For:**
- A positive attitude and outgoing personality
- Strong people skills and a passion for customer service
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to pitch in with cleaning and studio upkeep
- A desire to learn the fired arts (ceramics, glass, etc.) and share that knowledge with others
- An interest in teaching or assisting with instruction in the future.
- A reliable team player.
If you love being a creative host, want to grow your skills in the arts, and enjoy helping others find joy in making, we’d love to meet you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.73 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience with pottery painting, clay work (handbuilding or wheel) or glass fusing techniques?
- Why are you interested in working at The Ceramic Studio Etc.?
- Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have any experience leading groups of children or adults? (We are always looking for staff who are excited to lead birthday parties and Kids Night Out Events. We also would love to have people that have any previous experience teaching art workshops like Hand building, wheel throwing, or other art mediums.) This is all helpful but not required.
- Do you consider yourself a team player? Please share an example of a time you felt you were an essential member of a team.
Ability to Commute:
- Howell, MI 48843 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15