[PA-NJ Glassblowers] Morris County School of Glass is looking for a part-time glassblowing instructor

Tony Patti gaffer at glassblower.info
Wed Feb 2 13:34:26 EST 2022


The Morris County School of Glass website is at https://www.mcsog.com/

They are located at 89 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960

If interested, contact Carly at marketing at mcsog.com <mailto:marketing at mcsog.
com>



Tony Patti




Glassblowing Instructor for Morris County School of Glass

The Morris County School of Glass is a public access glass blowing school,
studio, and gallery providing

access to the art of glassblowing through classes, demonstrations, and
events.

Mission Statement:

Our goals are to enrich the local art and culture scene of Morris County and
beyond by fostering an

appreciation of glassmaking in a hands-on, fun and excitingly creative way
for students of all ages,

experiences, and backgrounds.

The school offers glassblowing classes, workshops, private lessons, group
sessions (like team building

events or parties), as well as artist demonstrations, seasonal activities,
studio rentals, and other glass

experiences.

We are looking for someone to join our team who:

1. Has a good attitude and is a team player.

2. Has glassblowing and some coldworking experience.

3. Has experience working hands-on with molten glass in our daily classes
designed for people without

prior experience.

We have an onsite gallery and a friendly studio environment. All team
members are expected to be

professional, personable, and proactive in order to enhance our studio
environment and customer

experience.

An applicant will possess the following qualifications:

● Intermediate to advanced glassblowing skills and at least intermediate
knowledge of

coldworking

● Must have an energetic yet calm disposition and ability to put personal
problems aside

● Ideally 2 years of professional hot glass experience

● Must be able to produce paperweights, cups, ornaments, bowls, vases, and
flowers with ease.

● Teaching experience

● Strong work ethic

● Outgoing, positive and friendly personality

● Comfortable with public speaking; ability to work and speak in front of
large groups of people

● Ability to represent MCSOG professionally and safely

Responsibilities include but are not limited

to:

● Keep the studio in proper working order

● Assist teachers and students with any special needs

● Be informed and knowledgeable of all process, rules, regulations,
upcoming events, programs,

and classes and be prepared to answer any questions

● Charge furnace

● Greet any walk-in customers

● Coldwork student work

● Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

● Safely operate general glassblowing equipment

● Must be able to work scheduled evenings and weekends

Compensation

● Starting wage is $15/hr (and up depending on ability) with opportunity
for growth at annual reviews

● 4 hours of personal blow time a month (to be used primarily outside of
business hours)

● 50% off all gallery items and glassblowing lessons for family and select
friends.

To apply, please send the following:

● Letter(s) of Recommendation

● Resume (in Word or .pdf file format)

● Portfolio - images of personal work (in .jpg or .pdf file format)

Job Type:

Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $15.00 /hour

Additional

Compensation:

● Tips

● Store Discounts



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