Studio assistants work closely with the studio technician and instructors to support studio operation for students, resident artists, and events. They will be selected based on their knowledge of a working studio, desire to continue work within the ceramics field, and their eagerness to work within a team.

Commitment term: 6 months-1 year
Application: TBA Fall 2026

Responsibilities:
-Meaningfully contribute to the maintenance of the studio
-Loading and unloading kilns
-General cleaning, mopping & organizing of communal tools/equipment
-Kiln maintenance
-Mixing glazes
-Participation in events such as Open Gallery, ArtScenes, and Rockford Clay Fest

Requirements:
-At least 21 years old
-Experience working within a ceramics studio; academic and/or community
-Customer service skills such as clear communication and punctuality
-Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
-Ability to navigate one flight of stairs repeatedly
-Be able to work two 4-hour shifts (8hrs total) each week
-Six month term commitment
-In enthusiastic pursuit of career in ceramics; higher education, teaching, and/or active studio practice
Preferred:
-Recently completed AA, BFA, and/or MFA in Ceramics

Benefits:
-Private 7’x8’ studio equipped with personal wheel, table, and shelving ($250/month value)
-Free firings, only oxidation available
-Free access to studio glazes, slips, and underglazes & ability to make personal glazes
-24/7 access, family-positive environment
-Commercial clay at cost, and freedom to use any clay
-Gallery representation with 80/20 split- artists’ way
-Solo exhibition at end of term
-Highlighted on Inferno’s website and social media