Youth Coordinator / Technical Assistant for Ceramics Studio

[Rain City Clay]

Read the full job posting and apply at https://raincityclay.com/work-with-us
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Rat City Studios (RCS) and Rain City Clay (RCC) have an opening for a Youth Coordinator-Studio Technical Assistant. This is one job with two roles.

We are looking for someone passionate about craft and community who has experience working with youth and clay.

You do not need to be an accomplished potter to apply, though a love of pottery and community-centered work is important. We are looking for someone who enjoys contributing to a team, is a dedicated and approachable youth instructor, and has experience in ceramics studios, customer service, maintenance, or other hands-on environments. Communicative, friendly, dependable, and hard-working people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position is a 15-hour-a-week technical assistant work and 5-10 hours-a-week teaching/coordinating youth, part-time, non-exempt position, with frequent weekend hours required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly is part of the requirements of the job.

RCS/ RCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff and community. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people from historically underrepresented communities.

Timeline:
You will receive confirmation that we received your application within one week.
The position start date is August 3rd, 2026. This will give the new hire one month of overlap with out current Youth Coordinator-Tech Brooke Hanson. The application will remain open until the job is filled.

About RCS/ RCC
Rat City Studios & Rain City Clay are sister studios located in White Center & West Seattle. We are vibrant, creative communities, passionate about working with clay. We offer everything from experiential learning opportunities aimed at cultivating imagination and bringing people together to a space where everyone has a place to foster their creative side. Our mission is to engage and build community through clay. The mission of RCS/RCC is to engage and build community through clay. (Learn More)

🟠 Overarching Goals for the Youth Coordinator – Technical Assistant:
Build and maintain our current relationships with Summit Atlas School and Westside School, among others. Plan, teach, and maintain summer program for youth at RCC. Build a morning program for homeschoolers at RCC on one day a week. Rain City Clay will bring materials, an instructor, an age-appropriate project, and totes to move work safely to the educational facility. Outreach currently focuses on working with youth. In the future, we may expand to coordinating with veterans, older folks’ care homes, women’s relief agencies, or refugee support facilities.

Help maintain the studio flow, communicate with participants, and keep the space at RCC/ RCS clean and well organized. Report or fix equipment issues. Be able to take instructions and then work independently with efficiency. Be able to problem-solve challenges and communicate effectively about the solution or need for assistance. Help foster a welcome space for all participants and staff.

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