Make Your Own Glass (MYOG ) Workshop Associate, Cold Work in Corning, New York at The Corning Museum of Glass

Location: Corning, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $16.75 per hour, plus eligibility for applicable Museum benefits.

The Corning Museum of Glass is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Make Your Own Glass (MYOG) Associate, Cold Work to help deliver exceptional hands-on glassmaking experiences in The Studio. This role combines guest engagement, education, technical skill-building, and creative problem-solving to support visitors as they create unique glass projects through sandblasting, engraving, fusing, and other cold-working techniques.

As a member of the MYOG team, you will guide participants through the creative process, support daily studio operations, and help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can explore glassmaking. Whether assisting first-time makers, facilitating group experiences, preparing artwork for pickup, or helping develop new programs, you will play an important role in creating memorable experiences for thousands of Museum guests each year.

• Guide individuals and groups through hands-on glassmaking experiences, including sandblasting, fusing, engraving, and other projects as developed. *
• Create engaging, educational, and enjoyable experiences for participants of all ages and skill levels. *
• Teach and/or facilitate glassmaking activities across a variety of Studio programs and events. *
• Host public programs, social events, and special Studio experiences as requested. *
• Support programs and initiatives that expand access and increase participation among diverse Studio audiences. *
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants while adhering to Museum safety policies and procedures. *
• Open and/or close the MYOG Workshop as assigned. *

• Process glass projects from creation through completion, including kiln operation, packaging, labeling, shipping, and guest pickup. *
• Assist with or lead technical operations, including preparing materials, organizing workspaces, and maintaining equipment throughout The Studio. *
• Help ensure Studio spaces, tools, and equipment remain clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with supply management as requested. *
• Learn and operate specialized equipment and machinery used in Studio programs. *

• Support the Museum’s commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Contribute to the Museum’s advancement and community engagement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with artists, instructors, Studio users, guests, donors, and colleagues to provide exceptional service and support. *
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, processes, and systems. *
• Help cultivate a positive, supportive, and inspiring environment for visitors, artists, and the broader glassmaking community. *
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. *

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Customer service, hospitality, education, recreation, arts, museum, or related experience preferred.
• Experience teaching, facilitating, or leading groups is helpful but not required.

• Passion for creating positive experiences and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to supporting the mission, vision, and values of The Corning Museum of Glass.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with guests, colleagues, artists, donors, and community members.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills, equipment, and glassmaking processes.
• Ability to lead peers through routine tasks and contribute to team success.
• Ability to learn and operate equipment such as sandblasters, engraving lathes, belt sanders, and similar machinery.
• Ability to learn and navigate shipping and fulfillment software.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

• Be part of a world-renowned museum dedicated to the art, history, and science of glass.
• Help guests create lasting memories through hands-on artistic experiences.
• Develop specialized skills in glassmaking techniques and studio operations.
• Work alongside talented artists, educators, and creative professionals.
• Contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative creative community.
• Play an important role in making art accessible and engaging for visitors from around the world.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to move about, operate/use equipment, communicate, detect/distinguish, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, ascend/descend, detect/distinguish (impaired olfactory sense is potentially problematic for workplace safety). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish color and adjust focus.

The employee is frequently required to move/transport up to 30 pounds. The employee is infrequently required to move/transport up to 50 pounds.

The work environment is regularly indoors and climate controlled. The work environment is occasionally indoors not climate controlled, wet, humid, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, odors, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety Responsibilities

The employee shall be fully acquainted with and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the Corning Museum of Glass.

Confidentiality

Maintain confidentiality of information related to the Corning Museum of Glass and employees that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Corning Museum of Glass as the needs of the Museum and requirements of the job change.