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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: BELFAST CERAMIC WORKSHOP LTD Belfast Ceramics Studio is an open access clay studio providing classes for all levels in ceramic techniques as well as membership based access for professional makers and independent hobby potters. The studio assistant will help in many aspects of running the studio and will learn how to manage memberships, materials as well as tools and equipment essential for the studio to run smoothly. It is an opportunity to learn how to manage a studio as well as gain ceramic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Recycling and preparing clay.
• Assisting members with using the studio.
• Packing and unpacking kilns.
• Cleaning the studio.
• Glazing pottery.
• Preparing materials and tools for classes.
• Creating social media posts.
• Heavy lifting ie bags of clay weighing 12.5kg and large kiln shelves weighing 10kg.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• No formal qualifications are required.
• Willingness to take part in all aspects of running a pottery studio from cleaning to assisting in the making of the pottery is essential.
• Ability to work well with others, assisting customers and the studio manager.

Desirable Skills

• Can work independently.
• Interest in ceramics/pottery.
• Able to learn quickly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Creative.

Further Information

The Employer is: BELFAST CERAMIC WORKSHOP LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.