Job Title: Glass Studio Artist
Department: Education
Reports to: Glass Studio Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part-Time (Average of 15 hours weekly)
Hourly Compensation: $22.68Since our founding in 1901,the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture!
SUMMARYWorks directly with visitors both as a glass-making demonstrator and as a hands-on facilitator. Gives visitors a first-hand experience in the art of glassmaking. May also assist with production work or classes in the glass studio.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Engages visitors by demonstrating the possibilities of glassmaking through a structured demonstration. Provides commentary covering the techniques used and information about the history of glassmaking with references to the Museum's permanent collection.
- Produces standard glass during the demonstration process for promotional use by the Museum.
- Provides basic instruction to small groups of visitors, on a pre-arranged basis, to allow them to create a designated piece in the glass studio. Supervises participants to guide their efforts and assure safe use of materials and equipment.
- Makes use of contact with visitors to promote Museum classes and other Museum programs.
- Adhere to all safety practices standard in an art glass production facility and any additional safety practices implemented by Museum management.
- Assists with production work for the Museum or external customers.
- Attends training programs and glass staff meetings as scheduled by the Glass Studio Manager or supervisors.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
RELATIONSHIPSReports to the Glass Studio Manager. May receive assignment and/or work direction from supervisors. Works closely with other members of the Glass Studio Team, Museum educators, members of the larger glass community and other Museum staff as appropriate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization in glass is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Experience working with glass is required
- Previous experience demonstrating hot glass creation strongly preferred
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES - Strong customer service skills
- Ability to present in front of audiences in an engaging manner
- Ability to work some evening and/or weekend shifts
- Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screen
WORK ENVIRONMENTWork takes place in a glass studio environment with elevated temperatures and on-going exposure to hot glass, broken glass and other materials requiring careful handling. There is a strong physical component of this position requiring lifting or moving materials or equipment as necessary to perform all duties.
BENEFITS - 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Birthday Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Museum Family Membership
- Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!
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