Position Details

Status:  Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Salary:  Starts at $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications

Hours:  Various, depending on candidate schedule and studio needs. Approximately 15 hours per week for summer season,     May – August (seasonal position).

Location:  Eden Prairie Art Center, 7650 Equitable Drive 

Reporting Relationship: Reports to  Recreation Supervisor - Arts and Events

Recreation Division

The Recreation Services Division has the responsibility for managing all recreation facilities and providing a variety of affordable recreation programs and services for all age groups and people for all abilities. The staff in this division are responsible for the management of facilities such as the Community Center, the Senior Center, the Art Center and the Outdoor Center, as well as all other City park buildings and recreation facilities such as swimming beaches, sledding hill, amphitheatre and facilities on school property that are operated in partnership with the School District.

Position Responsibilities

Position Details

The Studio Tech- Ceramics coordinates the ceramics/studio facility operations including but not limited to: managing two electric kilns and firing schedule, glazing, packaging work for pick-up, keeping studio organized and in good working order, opening and closing the building, and additional duties as needed. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Provides excellent customer service to all Art Center patrons and ensures timely turnaround for project pick-up.
• Works collaboratively with the Recreation Lead- Arts & Events and Art Center instructors to establish and maintain kiln-firing schedules and studio procedures.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment at the Art Center.
• Oversees safe use of equipment and supplies.
• Provides administrative support for ceramics studio coordination.

While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

 

Position Requirements

Education:  B.A. or B.F.A. degree in art or related subject with at least 2 years of study in ceramics required. Consideration also given to those who are currently enrolled in one of the degree-seeking programs listed above and have at least 2 years of extensive experience in ceramics and/or studio management.

Work Experience: Previous ceramics studio experience and/or experience in an arts setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 35 lbs.; occasionally lift/carry/pull 35–75 lbs.

 

City Expectations

All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the core values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Performance and Relationships.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Eden Prairie Pre-Employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

1. Work history

2. Professional references

3. Criminal history

*All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

City of Eden Prairie Application Process

Application Post Date:  February 4, 2019

Application Deadline: March 7, 2019

Interviews:  1 to 2 weeks after application submission, top candidates only

Expected Start Date:  May for training, June 5th for studio coordination

End Date:  August 30, 2019