Hot Glass Programs Demonstrator/Narrator

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations in flame working, furnace work, and glass breaking
• Produce well-crafted glass objects to demonstrate traditional and contemporary techniques
• Direct glassmaking teams while demonstrating and communicating processes clearly
• Provide accurate and engaging narration for demonstrations to large audiences
• Maintain demonstration work areas, tools, and equipment
• Support museum initiatives and production efforts like the MADE product line
• Assist museum gaffers and guest artists with proactive attention to their needs

Requirements

• 2-5 years of glassmaking experience
• Strong knowledge of glass studio equipment
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in environments with extreme heat

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in foreign languages

About the Company

The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) is an independent not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring glass. Welcoming over 300,000 annual visitors, the campus houses the world's most comprehensive collection of glass and one of the premier glassworking schools in the world.