Part-Time Seasonal Studio Technician

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$23/hr
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2/28/2025

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Join a dynamic, small team at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program (www.snowfarm.org), a nonprofit, residential craft school in Williamsburg, just 15 minutes from Northampton. We are looking for a Part-Time Studio Technician (16 hours a week) who will assist in maintaining the running of our nine studios and equipment during our workshop season from late April-October.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • proficiency in troubleshooting equipment such as kilns, gloryholes, furnaces, hand torches, bench torches and basic power tools, among many others

  • a strong grasp of troubleshooting and comfort in working with various kinds of equipment, and high competency in electrical and mechanical repairs

  • comfortable with using and operating power tools in a woodworking, metalsmithing, and construction capacity

This position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to keep on top of repairs and interfacing with our teachers and students.

Due to the highly specialized nature of our equipment, preference will be given to candidates with prior crafts experience, especially to those trained in glass working; glassblowing, flameworking, and/or glass fusing. This position is best suited to a working artist who has their own studio practice.

Compensation is $23/hr and includes paid sick time, free home-cooked lunches (when dining room is open); and accrual toward free/reduced workshops at Snow Farm. We do not provide health insurance at this time. Please submit work experience to studiomanager@snowfarm.org.