Ceramics Studio Technician Job at Macalester College in Saint Paul

Overview

The Ceramics Technical Assistant provides support for the Ceramics courses in the Art and Art History Department. This person will assist the Ceramics faculty member in managing the Ceramics studio, including kiln firings, clay and glaze inventory, equipment maintenance, routine studio upkeep, and troubleshooting. The Technical Supervisor will work closely with the Ceramics faculty member to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. This role manages specialized equipment and systems within the industrial-level Studio Art building. This is an in-person position, and most time will be spent on-site, although occasional local travel and a valid local driver\'s license are required.

This is a .25FTE position equalling 13 hours per week during the 9-month academic year (September 1 to May 31).

Responsibilities

• Glaze mixing and fabrication, clay mixing, loading, unloading and firing kilns and managing other technical aspects of the ceramics studio space to support courses. Conduct basic glaze tests to modify glazes.
• Maintains and repairs ceramic studio equipment including Geil gas kilns, Skutt electric kilns, outdoor raku kiln, pottery wheels, clay mixers, pug mills, and a range of sculpting and pottery tools used for ceramics courses.
• Helps keep the studio organized, maintaining inventory of raw glaze and clay materials, cleaning and organizing. Supervises ordering and pick up of supplies from local clay suppliers.
• Works directly with ceramic studio work-study students, providing mentorship, technical support and communication. Contributes to a positive, inclusive ceramics studio environment. Conducts kiln and glaze training, safety and check-ins with ceramic studio work-study students.

Qualifications

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position will be $25.12 to $26.27 per hour depending on experience. Ceramics studio access for the candidate’s own ceramic art practice is included.

Benefits

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

This position is represented by MAPE.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by September 22nd, 2025. This position will be posted until filled.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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