Organization - Revision history

Valerie: Updated current/past roles

2026-06-04T18:46:44Z

Updated current/past roles

Valerie: Added link to new standalone Board of Directors wiki page

2026-06-02T15:51:45Z

Added link to new standalone Board of Directors wiki page

Valerie: Updated role titles and past role list

2026-03-14T21:35:11Z

Updated role titles and past role list

Valerie: Updated org chart and current roles

2026-02-25T03:55:17Z

Updated org chart and current roles

Valerie: Updated board count changes for 2026

2026-02-03T23:05:05Z

Updated board count changes for 2026

Valerie: Added link to full job descriptions GDrive folder for staff roles

2026-01-20T21:56:49Z

Added link to full job descriptions GDrive folder for staff roles

Valerie: Added link to new IT Team page

2025-10-01T23:40:53Z

Added link to new IT Team page

Valerie: Added MMC role desc

2025-08-17T21:05:50Z

Added MMC role desc

Valerie: Added new role

2025-07-31T20:53:04Z

Added new role

Valerie: Updates to include kiln operators

2025-04-23T20:42:19Z

Updates to include kiln operators

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 ;Kiln Operator
-:The Kiln Operator ensures the all kilns run smoothly, taking precautions to ensure there is minimal breakage for bisque firings and successful oxidized color for glaze firings. They maintain timely and consistent firing spreadsheets and schedules, coordinate with the Ceramic Lead and Education Team as needed to support class schedules and firings for members.
+:The Kiln Operator ensures the all kilns run smoothly, taking precautions to ensure there is minimal breakage for bisque firings and successful oxidized color for glaze firings. They maintain timely and consistent firing spreadsheets and schedules, coordinate with the Ceramics Shop Area Lead and Education Team as needed to support class schedules and firings for members.
-;Lead Kiln Operator
+;Lead Ceramics Studio Technician
-:In addition to the regular duties of Kiln Operators, the Lead Kiln Operator manages the kiln schedule both in establishing the types of firings that will run and assigning shifts to Kiln Operators.  They ensure effective communication of kiln operations to staff, teachers, members, and students.  The Lead Kiln Operator also manages test fires and maintenance as needed.
+:The Lead Ceramics Studio Technician oversees the Studio Techician and Kiln Operations team. In addition to hands-on studio and kiln work, the Lead sets and maintains the operator schedule for firings and watch shifts, coordinates with the Education Team on class firing timing, manages test firings, and ensures clear communication with members, instructors, and staff on firing status and studio issues. The Lead is also responsible for ongoing equipment maintenance and vendor coordination.
+;
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 : The Director of Outreach has authority over Asmbly's outreach efforts, including partnerships and sponsorships, outreach programs and events.
-; Media & Marketing Coordinator
+; Lead Kiln Operator
-: The Media & Marketing Coordinator helps tell Asmbly’s story by capturing, organizing, and sharing the creativity happening in our community. This role combines hands-on media production with volunteer and contractor coordination to create compelling content and maintain digital assets. The Coordinator works closely with staff, instructors, volunteers, and leadership to showcase member projects, produce artist features, and support outreach efforts. This was a temporary position in 2025 that was funded through a staffing grant awarded to Asmbly.
+:In addition to the regular duties of Kiln Operators, the Lead Kiln Operator manages the kiln schedule both in establishing the types of firings that will run and assigning shifts to Kiln Operators.  They ensure effective communication of kiln operations to staff, teachers, members, and students.  The Lead Kiln Operator also manages test fires and maintenance as needed.
 [[Category:Operations]]

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 == The Board ==
-Asmbly's board consists of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and (as of 2026) five "at large" board members with no specific duties.  Board terms are staggered so not everybody's up for replacement in the same year.
+Asmbly's board consists of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and (as of 2026) five "at large" board members with no specific duties.  Board terms are staggered so not everybody's up for replacement in the same year.  Officially board terms are two years, but people can be replaced mid-term by either resignation or ejection.  At this time, new board members are elected by majority of the current board.
-Officially board terms are two years, but people can be replaced mid-term by either resignation or ejection.
+The Board operates according to Asmbly's bylaws, as amended from time to time.  These (and other Asmbly public documents) may be found [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d6pFaw7LAfkfgCCxQQfldOosOEJSG0v9 here].  Minutes of board meetings may be found [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1izGozNaR1nJrbMZfT-XMzEZSffJKgcq5 here] once they've been reviewed and accepted by the board.
-At this time, new board members are elected by majority of the current board.
+For more detailed information about the board, see [[Board of Directors]].
 ;President

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 ;Director of Education & Outreach
-:The Director of Education is a paid leadership position at Asmbly that has authority over everything related to classes and training, including instructors, curricula and scheduling, as well as events and community partnerships. This person manages the Education Team to ensure programs run smoothly and works with the volunteer Outreach Committee to help expand Asmbly's reach and educational offerings.
+:The Director of Education & Outreach is a paid leadership position at Asmbly that has authority over everything related to classes and training, including instructors, curricula and scheduling, as well as events and community partnerships. This person manages the Education Team to ensure programs run smoothly and works with the volunteer Outreach Committee to help expand Asmbly's reach and educational offerings.
 ;Facilities Manager
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 :In addition to the regular duties of Kiln Operators, the Lead Kiln Operator manages the kiln schedule both in establishing the types of firings that will run and assigning shifts to Kiln Operators.  They ensure effective communication of kiln operations to staff, teachers, members, and students.  The Lead Kiln Operator also manages test fires and maintenance as needed.
-;Media & Marketing Coordinator
 ==Past Roles ==
-These are roles that have existed at some point in Asmbly's history that are not currently filled.
+These are roles that have existed at some point in Asmbly's history that are not part of the organization structure today.
 ;Lead Instructor
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 ;Director of Outreach
 : The Director of Outreach has authority over Asmbly's outreach efforts, including partnerships and sponsorships, outreach programs and events.
 [[Category:Operations]]

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 : The Executive Director has overall authority over all staff and volunteers at Asmbly, answering only to the board.
-;Director of Outreach
+;Director of Education & Outreach
-: The Director of Outreach has authority over Asmbly's outreach efforts, including partnerships and sponsorships, outreach programs and events.
+:The Director of Education is a paid leadership position at Asmbly that has authority over everything related to classes and training, including instructors, curricula and scheduling, as well as events and community partnerships. This person manages the Education Team to ensure programs run smoothly and works with the volunteer Outreach Committee to help expand Asmbly's reach and educational offerings.
 ;Facilities Manager
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 Asmbly is interested in filling additional leadership roles if/when we can find the right volunteers
-;Director of Development
+;Director of IT
-:The Director of Development has authority over Asmbly's public interactions, including marketing, advertising, and fundraising.
+:The Director of IT has authority over everything IT related at Asmbly, including computers onsite, automations and networking.  For more details on this role, as well as other roles within the IT Team, see [[IT Team]].
 ==Staff==
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 ;General Manager
 :The General Manager has authority over all goings-on in the space, including tool acquisition/disposition, project planning and execution, member onboarding and discipline, operational policies and procedures.  The General Manager also has authority over the space and its infrastructure, including space planning, networks, utilities, HVAC, and access controls.  Volunteer stewards report to the General Manager and work with them to ensure tool maintenance and repair is taken care of.
 [[Category:Operations]]

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 == The Board ==
-Asmbly's board consists of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and (as of 2021) two "at large" board members with no specific duties.  Board terms are staggered so not everybody's up for replacement in the same year.
+Asmbly's board consists of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and (as of 2026) five "at large" board members with no specific duties.  Board terms are staggered so not everybody's up for replacement in the same year.
 Officially board terms are two years, but people can be replaced mid-term by either resignation or ejection.

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 ==Staff==
-Asmbly has a limited number of paid staff who are responsible for ensuring some of the basic critical operations of the organization are maintained.  Below are roles that currently exist.
+Asmbly has a limited number of paid staff who are responsible for ensuring some of the basic critical operations of the organization are maintained.  Below are roles that currently exist (full job descriptions available [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_HF4ff9PuQK7FZoHqpNYpAqv-rIYLBSX?usp=drive_link here]).
 ;Membership & Volunteer Coordinator

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 :The Director of IT has authority over everything IT related at Asmbly, including computers onsite, automations and networking.
 ;Shop Area Leads
 :Each major shop area may have designated shop area leads.  These individuals take on a leadership role within their designated areas to ensure that equipment is well maintained, in good working order, and meets the needs of membership.  They work closely with other leaders, staff, and stewards in their designated areas.
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 ;Facilities Coordinator
-:The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the physical space and its infrastructure, including space planning, networks, utilities, HVAC, and access controls. Volunteer stewards work closely with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure tool maintenance and repair is taken care of.  The Facilities Coordinator helps develop and enforce operational policies and procedures within shops in collaboration with Shop Area Leads.  They are also responsible for completing purchase orders and overseeing tool acquisitions.
+:The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the physical space and its infrastructure, including space planning, networks, utilities, HVAC, and access controls. Volunteer stewards work closely with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure tool maintenance and repair is taken care of.  The Facilities Coordinator helps develop and enforce operational policies and procedures within shops in collaboration with Shop Area Leads.  They are also responsible for completing purchase orders and overseeing tool acquisitions.  The Facilities Coordinator must be comfortable thinking creatively to solve problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
 ;Kiln Operator