Programming

Education Assistantship

POSITION LISTING & DESCRIPTION
The Bray’s Education Assistantship is an educational program designed to facilitate hands-on learning while providing space and time for emerging artists to investigate their creative goals and further their artistic practice. Operating through the Education and Research Facility (ERF), this program is open to anyone seeking foundational knowledge in studio and nonprofit operations, however, preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a career in the ceramic arts. The Assistantship is a work-for-trade, plus stipend position, with pre-set expectations and benefits (detailed below).

By assisting throughout the Bray’s campus, individuals receive a well-rounded experience in all aspects of the ceramic field, including operational knowledge of running a nonprofit. Assistants will share communal tasks while also maintaining their assigned roles. Various roles (detailed below) will be assigned based on studio need, experience, and individual assistant goals. Assistantships vary in length and are flexible in start and stop date (detailed below).

Black, Brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and self-identifying URM individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. If you’d like to learn more about The Bray’s commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion you may find it here. If you have any questions regarding the Education Assistantship program, please do not hesitate to email the Education Manager, Stephanie Seguin at education@archiebray.org

PLEASE NOTE
We encourage applicants to apply from all geographical areas, but affordable housing can be challenging to find in the Helena area, and a vehicle is strongly recommended as there is minimal public transportation. All efforts will be made to assist out-of-area incoming assistants with housing, transportation, and supplemental employment as best possible, but assistants are responsible for securing their own housing, transportation, and supplemental income.

Applicants who do not live in the local Helena area, and are unable to relocate for the assistantship but are interested in a “remote assistantship” should email education@archiebray.org directly. There are a limited number of remote positions, but accommodations will be made when possible for serious candidates. Benefits of remote assistantship will be detailed on a case by case basis to best support the assistants goals and situations.

TASKS
Tasks and roles listed below can be expected but are subject to change as studio needs fluctuate. Multiple roles may be assigned to a single assistant depending on demand and hourly need. On the job training is provided. *Requests and accommodations will be considered and upheld whenever possible, but requests cannot be guaranteed.
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APPLICATION
The Education Assistantship program is currently seeking 2-4 assistants for 2022-2023. Interested applicants should complete the application found here.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the year, with positions filled as needed. The first round of application reviews will be February 1, 2022. Start date is flexible, but early 2022 is preferred.

Please submit the following materials via the application form, found here. Specific information on format and size can be found on the application form next to applicable section.

 Resume or CV
 Cover Letter expressing how you anticipate benefiting from the assistantship and what goals you hope to accomplish
 5 - 10 Images that best showcase your artwork (up to 2 detail images)
 2 References

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