Pottery Coordinator

Do you have a passion for creating or teaching art projects, including pottery? Do you want to make extra money while doing what you love? THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU!

Merrick, Inc. is seeking a part-time or independent contractor to lead instruction in pottery in our pottery studio within our Life Enrichment center. This position would be working with adults with disabilities in our studios to focus on pottery-based projects three to five days a week, 9-15 hours per week. The Pottery Instructor will encourage clients to create, be engaged, and uncover their skills and abilities.

This position can be part-time employment or an independent contractor. The pay will change based on which one you are interested in.

The sessions will be three-five days per week, each session is 2 hours long, 9:00 am 11:00 am. We would recommend starting before 9:00 am for prep and cleaning up after the session. Each day you work would be 2-3 hours. Three to five days per week, you pick the days, Monday-Friday!

Responsibilities:

1. 
   Develop and lead sessions to meet the needs of the group of clients that are effective, educational, engaging, and fun.
2. 
   Provide guidance to the clients and their Direct Support Professionals who are assigned to each group of clients.
3. 
   Gather supply lists each week for the sessions for the following week.
4. 
   Maintain curriculum records for sessions to be completed in the future.
5. 
   Maintain communication with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director(s) regarding any program or class needs.

Qualifications:

1. 
   A passion for art, teaching, and working with adults with disabilities.
2. 
   Previous experience and knowledge of pottery work.
3. 
   Reliable transportation.
4. 
   Experience of working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
5. 
   Ability to pass a criminal background check following a conditional job offer.

About Us:

Merrick, Inc. offers a variety of life enrichment, employment, and adult day services to more than 500 clients. We are the largest day program in Ramsey County with a 60-year history of leadership in Person-Centered Planning, Self-Advocacy, and meaningful work options.

Our Commitment to DEI

We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

If you are excited about this role and feel that you would be an asset to it, regardless of your experience, we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for life, education, and work experience.