Mobile Clay Program Coordinator

Mobile Clay Program Coordinator

Program Description:

MSCR Mobile Clay Program will be a free source of clay activities and exposure to the potters’ wheel that provides creative, hands-on experiences to adult and youth (ages 3+) community members throughout the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Job Description & Duties:

Work with co-instructor to setup and oversee the Mobile Clay Connect Program in its pilot year by making clay activities accessible to all Madison families throughout the summer. Job Duties are:

• Drive 15 passenger van to 1-2 Madison parks each week
• Collaborate with Mobile Clay Program Instructor to setup and implement easily adaptable clay activities in a variety of Madison parks
• Organize, request, and maintain supplies
• Communicate clearly with participants
• Communicate openly with both Pottery Coordinator and Arts Supervisor
• Create an encouraging, inclusive environment – all are welcome!
• Facilitate clay activities for 3-5 y/o, 5-8 y/o and 8 y/o to adults
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions
• Must be creative and flexible
• Must be outgoing and able to engage with a diverse population
• Must be proven to be reliable and able to work independently

Program Dates:

• 6/1 - 8/30/2023

Work Location:

• City of Madison Parks

Hours/week:

• 6 - 12 hours

Work hours:

• 8am-1pm
• 12pm-5pm
• 4pm-8pm

Application Deadline:

• Open Until Filled

Payrate: $22-$24/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with clay
• Understands how to store, maintain and reclaim clay for use
• Proficient at throwing - centering, opening and pulling
• Comfortable demonstrating how to throw on the pottery wheel
• Must be comfortable driving 15 passenger van
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions
• Must be creative and flexible
• Must be outgoing and able to engage with a diverse population
• Must be proven to be reliable and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching pottery classes
• Past experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate with Spanish speakers

Other Information:

For more information please contact Martha Hutchinson, mlhutchinson@madison.k12.wi.us

It is important that we implement all COVID-19 mitigation strategies to keep students and staff safe. As such, it is a condition of employment with MMSD that all staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees must provide documentation of their vaccination prior to beginning employment with MMSD/MSCR.