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VOLUNTEER & WORK OPPORTUNITIES
WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
The Steel Yard is committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of the Steel Yard that there shall be no discrimination with respect to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical limitations, or military status. Lived life experience will be considered over degrees; Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color and All others are strongly encouraged to apply. Read our DEI & Anti-Racism Statement here.
CONTRACTOR: PUBLIC PROJECTS METAL ARTIST
(FABRICATORS WITH DESIGN SKILLS)
The Steel Yard’s Public Projects department works directly with municipalities, neighborhood organizations, businesses and nonprofits to produce public art and creative artistic functional amenities that are accessible to everyone.
We support the arts economy by contracting independent artists to design and fabricate locally inspired custom products. We seek folks who problem solve creatively, work well and independently in a shared industrial shop, meet deadlines, and produce quality, long-lasting work. All work is performed in our fully equipped industrial arts shop.
Most projects require the following skills: Welding, Metal Fabrication, Design
The artist is paid by project as a contractor and not an employee of The Steel Yard. Payment is typically dispersed as a lump sum, but you can estimate $20.00 to $27.50/hour depending on experience, with room to adjust as your skills grow.
ARTIST INSTRUCTOR
Steel Yard courses aim to give community members exposure to a range of industrial art forms in a safe, fun, welcoming, and creative environment. Interested artist instructors must have proven experience in their medium and teaching. This includes understanding the process, ability to see a project through, correct and safe use of equipment, and ability to give clear directions to students of different ages with varying levels of experience and learning skills.
The Steel Yard seeks experienced artists to teach community courses in blacksmithing, welding, ceramics, jewelry, and iron casting. Instructors are needed for introductory, advanced, and project-based courses; new course ideas are welcomed. Courses run all year round and include weekend workshops, single-night events, and multi-week classes. Compensation is $27.50/hour , with pay made for contact teaching & prep hours.
For consideration, please submit an application here.