THE Corning Museum OF Glass

Studio Facilities Coordinator

Corning, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$27kDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

About The Corning Museum of Glass The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) was established in 1951 by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) as a gift to the nation commemorating the company's 100th anniversary.
CMoG is an independent not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass.
CMoG was named by the New York Times among the U.S. museums to see for 2025, and Newsweek readers voted CMoG one of the Top 3 Best Art Museums in America.

As a member of the technical team, you will: Support Studio Operations Perform maintenance on furnaces, annealers, specialized glassworking equipment and other studio systems Routinely charge furnaces.
Ensure workspaces are clean, organized, safe, and fully operational Prepare studio spaces and support rentals, classes, residencies and other programs.
Support different glassmaking activities including furnace work, flameworking, kilnworking and coldworking.
Provide technical guidance and outstanding customer support to Studio community.
Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality of information related to the Corning Museum of Glass, including information concerning employees, operations, and organizational matters encountered during the normal course of business.
Support Studio Operations Perform maintenance on furnaces, annealers, specialized glassworking equipment and other studio systems Routinely charge furnaces.

50,000+ objects representing more than 3,500 years of history are included in the Museum's collection -ranging from a portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to a 200-inch telescope lens to contemporary sculpture.
We believe that prioritizing diversity, opportunity, belonging, and accessibility strengthens our Museum and enhances our ability to connect with all communities.
Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this role, employees are regularly required to operate equipment, communicate effectively, and distinguish visual and environmental cues.
Employees may occasionally be required to remain stationary, ascend or descend ladders or stairs, position themselves for equipment access, and distinguish smells related to workplace safety and process gases.

$24-$27 per hour Do you thrive in a hands-on creative environment?
Are you passionate about glassmaking, technical operations, and supporting students and other glassmakers?
We're seeking a Studio Facilities Coordinator to help power the daily operations of one of the world's leading glassmaking studios.
In this role, you'll work closely with instructors, students, residents, and renters while maintaining studio equipment, supporting programs, and helping create an inspiring and safe environment for our communities.
As a member of the technical team, you will: Support Studio Operations Perform maintenance on furnaces, annealers, specialized glassworking equipment and other studio systems Routinely charge furnaces.
Ensure workspaces are clean, organized, safe, and fully operational Prepare studio spaces and support rentals, classes, residencies and other programs.

At the Corning Museum of Glass, you'll be part of a world-renowned institution dedicated to creativity, education, innovation, and community.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Join the technical team at The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, where art, innovation, and education come together every day.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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