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Internships / Employment
Updated August 12, 2010Internships
NORTHERN CLAY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTPOSITIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER, 2010
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY through SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
POSITION TITLE: VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDE
Hours: Part-time volunteer position (average of 4 hours per month)
This volunteer position at Northern Clay Center provides support services for the education department, by leading tour groups through our facility.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Northern Clay Center tour guides help connect people of all ages with the ceramic arts. Our tour guide training program features an in-depth course on Minnesota ceramics, historical and contemporary ceramics and also covers various teaching and touring techniques. Participants explore various methods of leading groups through Northern Clay Center’s gallery, special exhibitions, classrooms, kiln room and artist studios.
The initial sessions are led by Northern Clay Center staff members and guest lecturers from the local art community. Active guides may continue their training through staff-led tours of special exhibitions, presentations by guest speakers, and other Northern Clay Center programs and classes. New Tour Guide Training courses this fall, beginning on October 1, 2010 and meeting for 8 weeks, from 9 am – 12 noon (one time weekly).
Benefits of becoming a Northern Clay Center tour guide include:
- An excellent course on modern and contemporary ceramics at no cost to you.
- Free exhibition catalogs for exhibitions you tour.
- Discounts in the Sales Gallery and discounted or free tickets to many NCC events and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS Volunteers should have an interest in the ceramic arts and a dedication to sharing that enthusiasm and knowledge with the public. Additionally, persons should be willing to make a two-year commitment to the program. This position requires a somewhat flexible schedule.
To Apply: Please download application HERE and Email to:
Aimee Munson, Northern Clay Center
education@northernclaycenter.org
For more information about Northern Clay Center visit our website at www.northernclaycenter.org or call 612.339.8007.
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.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
-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.