Career
CAREER Opportunities
White Squirrel Clayworks, LLC is looking for hard working and creative individuals to join us at our studio. White Squirrel Clayworks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Thank you for your interest in White Squirrel Clayworks.
About our studio: White Squirrel Clayworks was founded in 2018. We strive to produce high quality ceramic wares for gifts and the home. We are a business comprised of wholesale and retail consumers nationwide. Our production studio is located in Oberlin, OH.
Studio Assistant
Job Status: Part-time. 30-35 hours a week.
Hourly Rate: $14-$16 per hour.
Requirements: This position requires a highly organized individual with attention to detail. You will be responsible for wedging, hand-building, sanding, glazing and waxing all items made at the studio. You will be responsible for producing high quality work within a timely fashion. And you must work well with other team members in a production setting to meet deadlines.
You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship.
Hours are during the mornings and/or afternoons Monday-Friday. Flexible if needed.
Description: The studio assistant consists of responsibilities as listed above. Moderate cleaning of studio is required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
How to Apply: Send your resume and 3 references to info@whitesquirrelclayworks.com
Potter / Studio Assistant
Job Status: Part-time. 15 - 20 hours a week.
Hourly Rate: $15-$17 per hour.
Requirements: Some experience in ceramics is required, including the ability to work with different stages of clay, trim / attach handles, and wheel throw a minimum of 6 pots per hour that are consistent in weight, size and shape. You will need to be proficient in replicating our product lines accurately and efficiently. Portfolio or pictures demonstrating your ceramic ability is required for consideration.
You must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship.
Description: The potter will work independently to create wheel thrown items for our wholesale and retail consumers. We work hard at our studio to bring customers only the best quality. This includes mugs, bowls, pitchers, planters and other products. You will help recycle clay, wedge, wheel-throw, trim greenware, attach handles, sand, and glaze. Moderate cleaning of studio is required. This position will require 30 days of training and has the possibility of extra hours during the holiday season for the right candidate.
How to Apply: Send your resume and your portfolio / 5-8 images of your artwork to info@whitesquirrelclayworks.com
Kiln Operator
Job Status: Part-time. 25-30 hours a week / 5 days per week
Hourly Rate: $15 per hour.
Requirements: This position requires a highly organized individual with attention to detail and a background in loading / unloading kilns, kiln performance analysis, light maintenance of kilns and knowledge of glazes and other pottery materials. You will be responsible for prioritizing which orders are loaded into the kiln based on order fulfillment dates to ensure orders are shipped on time. You will be responsible for inspecting and touching up all pre-fired pieces prior to loading into the kiln. You will be responsible in identifying glaze performance, test glazes regularly and make adjustments to glazes when needed. You will be responsible for inspecting all product quality and problem solve when needed. And you must work well with other team members in a production setting to meet deadlines.
You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship.
Hours are during the mornings and/or afternoons Monday-Friday. Flexible if needed.
Description: The studio assistant consists of responsibilities as listed above. Moderate cleaning of studio is required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
How to Apply: Send your resume and 3 references to info@whitesquirrelclayworks.com
