🎨 Ceramics Studio Staff - Studio 1396

If clay, community, and creative energy light you up, this might be your place. Studio 1396 is looking for Ceramics Studio Staff who love getting their hands dirty, teaching others, and helping creativity thrive.

About The Front

The Front Climbing Club started as Utah's first indoor climbing gym and grew into something much bigger - a place where movement, creativity, and community collide. From climbing to cafés to art studios, we build spaces where people can explore what excites them and feel like they belong.

Studio 1396 continues that tradition by giving members a welcoming place to express themselves through ceramics.

About the Role

As Ceramics Studio Staff, you'll inspire members to explore clay through hands-on instruction, thoughtful guidance, and a supportive studio environment.

• Location: Studio 1396

• Pay: $19–$21/hour (based on experience and skillset)

• Schedule: Hourly, non-exempt; evenings and weekends as needed

You'll collaborate with the Studio Manager and studio leads to deliver classes, support open studio time, and keep the space running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Teach and demonstrate ceramic techniques like handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and kiln firing

• Collaborate on lesson plans, projects, and curriculum for varying skill levels

• Foster an inclusive, creative environment where members feel encouraged to experiment

• Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and equipment

• Recycle and process clay using drills and pug mills

• Assist with kiln loading, firing schedules, and unloading

• Educate members on studio safety, tools, and material handling

• Help produce indoor and outdoor planter pots for Front locations

• Support department resources like SOPs, audits, and studio documentation

• Pitch in across departments when needed to enhance the overall member experience

What You Bring

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have 2+ years of ceramics studio experience and a strong technical foundation

• Bring 5+ years of general work experience

• Are confident with handbuilding, wheel throwing, surface techniques, glazing, and firing

• Enjoy teaching and mentoring artists of different skill levels

• Communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally

• Stay organized while juggling multiple projects and deadlines

• Care deeply about customer experience and community

• Have a sharp eye for detail and high standards for cleanliness and safety

• Thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments

Perks & Benefits

Full-time team members enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and accident insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Free gym membership

• Discounts on food and merchandise

Join Us!

If you're excited about ceramics, love working with people, and want to be part of a creative, active community - we'd love to meet you. Apply and help shape the artistic heartbeat of Studio 1396.

We're an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all.

Wage: $19-$21