Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant - Temporary

Ceramics Responsibilities: The Ceramics and Sculpture Shop Assistant is primarily responsible for overseeing the Ceramics area, including: Oversight of the firing of the electric and gas kilns In-class support for Faculty and students Provides basic care of the Ceramics area Maintains inventory of materials and supplies Provides supply order requests, as needed Sculpture Shop Responsibilities: Maintains a regular schedule of open Sculpture shop hours for use by students on evenings / weekends: Supervises and supports students completing assigned course activities Provides basic technical knowledge and oversight of shop tools, including woodworking tools: table saw, bandsaw, joiner, planer, drill press Additional skills a plus: Metal working, welding, fibers/ soft sculpture Ensures that shop equipment is operational, and if not, notifies the Sculpture Shop Supervisor Keeps Sculpture shop in a clean and organized condition Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, documentation platforms, apps Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.