Internships / Employment 
Updated June 25, 2010

Internships

-Summer Clay Camp and Cox Internships have been filled for the summer.
-The need for volunteer help in most administrative departments is always important.  Please contact us at nccinfo@northernclaycenter.org if you would like to volunteer.

Employment

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:                       SALES GALLERY ASSISTANT
Reports To:            Sales Gallery Manager
Hours:                    up to 24 hours per month, on an occasionally flexible schedule

Application deadline is May 1.  This is a part-time, hourly position that provides retail and other assistance in Northern Clay Center’s Sales Gallery. When working in the Sales Gallery, this person serves as the primary receptionist for the Center, and supports the sales and other work of the Manager, including responding to questions about NCC programs and registering students. The schedule for the position will primarily include occasional weekends, and may include some other times as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist customers in the Sales Gallery;
  • Arrange and restock displays of artists' work;
  • Answer telephones and general information questions;
  • Register students, sign up members, and otherwise handle business transactions at the front desk;
  • Perform light clerical and cleaning tasks as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must
     –have at least two years of demonstrated successful experience and skills in retail
     –have excellent oral communication skills, and be comfortable responding to and working with a variety of individuals with diverse abilities and interests
     –be able to carry out assigned projects to their completion
     –be proficient on Mac platform and have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and web-based applications
     –be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Experience in and/or knowledge of ceramics is strongly preferred.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Sales Gallery Manager
Northern Clay Center
2424 Franklin Avenue East
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.339.8007 x 300

Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer. Northern Clay Center's mission is the advancement of the ceramic arts. Ongoing programs include ten exhibitions each year of work by regional and national artists; classes and workshops for children and adults at all levels of proficiency; studio space and grants for artists; and a sales gallery representing many of the top ceramic artists from the region and elsewhere.