Careers & Opportunities
Belger Glass Annex Glassblowing Studio Assistant
Belger Arts location: Belger Glass Annex
Supervisor: Belger Glass Annex Manager
Job Description: This position is responsible for assisting with Belger Glass Annex (BGA) classes, assisting with hands-on glassblowing activities, assisting residents, participating in community engagement events and activities, interacting with the public, narrating demonstrations, and general upkeep of the Belger Glass Annex.
Position Type: Part-Time, 20- 25 hours a week
Start Date: May, 2024
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
When applying: Send RESUME and IMAGES of your work
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with intro and intermediate level glass blowing classes
Participate in community events that promote Belger Arts
Assist with group activities
Serve as a primary glass blowing assistant
Assist with the maintenance, building and rebuilding of BGA equipment
Assist with live, in-person glass blowing demonstrations
Studio maintenance and cleaning
Job Requirements:
Available to work evenings and weekends
Ability to assist in the hotshot
Ability to assist with production
Willingness and ability to learn new skills
Comfortable working in an active, public setting
Confidence doing live, in-person demonstrations, narrating the glass process, and giving tours of the BGA.
Able to work with people who have no glass blowing experience
Reliable, punctual, and respectful to people and studio equipment
Daily cleaning and organizational skills, including routinely minding the basics of cleaning tools, sweeping, and keeping equipment organized
Work well on a team and independently
Self-motivated
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of experience working in a hot shop.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and physically able to blow glass throughout the workday
Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks
High school diploma or GED
Ability to commute/relocate:
Kansas City, MO 64108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Send CV/Resume AND images of your work to: khogan@belgerartscenter.org or apply here: Indeed.com