Historic Trades Specialist - Potter

Job Details

Job Location:

Conner Prairie Museum - Fishers, IN 46038

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Skilled Labor - Trades

Principal Function:
The Historic Trades Specialist – Potter is responsible for demonstrating and interacting with guests in our 1836 era pottery shop. The position will also work in the historic blacksmithing and/or woodworking shops as a secondary post, making pottery or other items for sale, supporting Conner Prairie’s historic maintenance work and developing and implementing programs and classes depending on experience.

• Provides quality guest experiences in the historic pottery shop and the historic blacksmithing and/or woodworking shops.
• Possesses knowledge in pottery to include basic wheel throwing skills.
• Experience in historic woodworking and/or blacksmithing or willingness to be trained in these areas.
• Reproduces pottery for use on the historic grounds.
• Designs and implements classes for guests dependent on experience and expertise level.
• Produces pottery, ironwork and/or woodwork for sale in the Conner Prairie Store and other outlets.
• Maintains tools, supplies and equipment necessary for pottery production.
• Supports the mission, vision, values and inclusion goals of Conner Prairie.

This job has no supervisory role.

High School diploma or GED; experience in wheel thrown pottery; knowledge in or degree in history, trades or related field desired.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one's emotions under control; solicits customer feedback to improve service; maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment‑free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to promote and improve quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and events on time; follows instructions; responds to management’s direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to…