About Touchstone: Touchstone Center for Crafts is an important arts & culture institution in Fayette County, bringing students & instructors from around the country to experience immersive learning across various craft disciplines (blacksmithing, ceramics, metals/jewelry, glass, drawing/painting, & various special topics). Touchstone is the only residential craft school in PA & among only a handful across the country. Since

About Internship: Touchstone provides the opportunity for two motivated, creative individuals to serve as Studio Management Interns. A qualified candidate for a Studio Management Internship, should possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of the daily operations of their primary studio, as they oversee and help to carry out daily programming throughout campus. The main goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner. Studio Management Interns work under the guidance of the Seasonal Studio Supervisor for approximately 30-40 hours a week. Studio Management Interns may be asked to assist with studios outside of their designated area as well as non-studio duties in other areas on campus. Positions are available in blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, and metals/jewelry.

Internship Dates: May 8- October 10, 2023, with some flexibility on arrival and departure dates

Benefits:

• Gain experience working within a studio/crafts school environment
• Working and living on Touchstone’s beautiful 150 acre wooded campus in the Laurel Highlands
• Building professional connections by networking with instructors and peers
• An opportunity to develop professionally and artistically
• Shared housing and Studio access (materials not provided)
• Meals during scheduled workshops
• $350 Weekly stipend (May 8-October 10)
• Exhibition, sales, and professional development opportunities
• Free Touchstone workshop in the same or following year

Qualifications:

• Experience working within a professional, commercial, and/or educational studio; experience facilitating workshops and/or leading technical demonstrations is desirable.
• Possess a strong understanding of their primary studio’s tools, materials, and equipment
• Desire to learn about other studios outside of their medium
• The ability to work independently, take direction and work well with others
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, flexible, and reliable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Value inclusivity and committed to continue learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to move heavy items

Duties:

• Work under the supervision of the Seasonal Studio Supervisor to order, receive, inventory, and update workshop and studio materials
• Work with other interns to monitor evening studio hours and change over studios before and after workshops
• Assist workshop instructors and their assistants as needed
• Perform maintenance of studio and studio equipment in conjunction with the Seasonal Studio Supervisor
• Ensure a safe working environment in the studios by following and enforcing all safety policies
• Act as a representative of Touchstone; answer general studio questions for students, instructors, and visitors
• Lead studio and campus tours for visitors and groups, and perform studio demonstrations as needed
• Facilitate some youth programming and Date Night workshops

o Studio Management Interns are required to teach 1 Date Night Workshop. Interns will be compensated for any Date Nights taught after this

• Assist with facilitation of campus auctions.
• Assist with other duties as needed (kitchen, grounds, gallery, events, admin)

Job Type: Internship

Work Location: One location

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