JOB TITLE:

Glass Studio Assistant: 20 hours a week

JOB SUMMARY: 

Stern Glass Works is a community glass art studio in the SE Oak Park neighborhood. We are a small operation that emphasizes community, team work, and inclusivity. We are located directly off the blue line in a cute and busy business block. We are in need of a studio assistant to bolster our efforts in maintaining our studio so it is always ready for use by students, studio members, and community members. 

A studio assistant will provide studio organization and cleaning, inventory tracking, basic client engagement, material preparation, emailing, errands, etc. This role will utilize creative problem solving and organizational skills, physical strength and social skills.

BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF THE STUDIO:

1. 3 hours a week of scheduled studio access

   • Stained Glass, Kiln-Formed Glass & Cold Shop

2. Employee discount on classes and supplies

3. Play/break time with our studio dog Clementine, a 12 lb very sweet Shih-tzu 

4. Opportunity for job growth within the studio with corresponding pay increases

5.   $15-$17 per hour based on skills

   • 5 four-hour shifts with opportunity to expand hours

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Keep working areas organized

2. Clean all areas of studio including: tools, floors, bathroom, work stations, etc.

3. Weekly inventory tracking and updating the corresponding digital systems. 

4. Interfacing with clients for supply sales, questions and messages.

5. Email management

6. Familiarity and assistance managing studio calendar and events

7. Assistance with special events

   • approx. 4 per year

8. Drivers license and ability to do errands