Employment
Museum Educator I Full-Time
The Museum Educator brings science and art education to all visitors of the Clay Center through engaging visitor interactions, programs, workshops, and presentations. As a member of the Education Team, the Museum Educator develops and delivers creative programs on art and science and interacts with audiences of various ages and backgrounds. The Educator also leads, trains, and schedules part-time staff (Discovery Leaders and volunteers). Assists in delivering the Center outreach program Clay2Go throughout the State of West Virginia, which involves minimal travel.
Bistro Attendant I Part-Time
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide excellent customer service while serving patrons of the Bistro and making sure guests have a positive dining experience. The Bistro Attendant will perform daily duties such as: stocking and prepping food options, cashing out patrons and managing the register, maintaining a clean dining area by busing tables and returning trays and utensils, and assist patrons with any dining needs. The Bistro attendant may also assist in seating and serving guest for special events and evening performances as scheduled. If interested, please send your resume and references to akidder@theclaycenter.org.
Facility Technician I Full Time
Perform work involving the general upkeep, appearance and security of the Clay Center, including but not limited to wall patching, painting, bulb replacement, minor plumbing and electrical. In addition, this position is also responsible for general building maintenance duties as assigned by the Building Manager.
If interested, please send your resume and references to akidder@theclaycenter.org.
Discovery Leader I Part-Time
Discovery Leaders will provide exceptional customer service at the Center by encouraging visitors to interact with Museum experiences, engaging them in programs and demonstrations, and assisting them throughout their visit. Discovery Leaders will also assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all exhibit galleries. The position reports to the Education Specialist. If interested, please send your resume and references to akidder@theclaycenter.org.
Guest Services Representative I Part Time
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide all guests with a positive initial experience at the Clay Center. This experience is created by providing guests with accurate event information, assisting them in purchasing and/or picking up tickets to Clay Center events as well as daily museum admission. This position interacts with a variety of constituents and works with all other staff of the Clay Center & WV Symphony Orchestra to maintain a high level of guest service. Employee must exercise some independent judgement and initiative. If interested, please send your resume and references to akidder@theclaycenter.org.
Stagehand I As Needed
Set up, Strike and work events throughout The Clay Center and its surrounding grounds. These spaces shall include but are not limited to The Walker Theatre, Grand Lobby and MFPH. The set ups may include stages, stairs, tables and chairs. Audio equipment may include speakers, sound consoles, microphones and stands. Video equipment may include screens, projectors, video players and computers. Lighting equipment will include the hanging, circuiting and focusing of different lighting fixtures, as well as follow spots and truss lighting. If interested, please send your resume and references to akidder@theclaycenter.org.