What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Studio Assistant position at Akron ArtWorks?
Art studio assistant job description:
Pay/hours
This part-time position pays $15-16/hr and is approximately 13-40 hours per week. Beginning as soon as possible. The position is to assist during Summer Camps (8am-12:30pm, 12-4pm, or 8am-4pm) might include working Sundays over the Summer, 12-7pm. An ideal opportunity for a working art student!
Full Job Description
*Must provide 3 reference when applying for the position*
Akron ArtWorks is seeking a skilled Studio Assistant to join our talented Studio Art Team. The Assistant is responsible for welcoming incoming students (ages 7-adult) to the studio and offering an overall spirit of hospitality and helpfulness. We are looking for an applicant with existing art skills and knowledge so that they can assist with classes and camps in the studio. The Studio Assistant works hand-in-hand with Studio Instructors, supporting their instructional goals across numerous classes and media. Akron Artworks’ teaching philosophy is to promote creativity, foster imagination, build skills, and uncover new perspectives in art. We have an amazing and talented team of instructors and studio assistants, all inspired by art-making and excited to support students in their artistic development.
Akron ArtWorks is a family-owned art studio, offers fine art instruction for children, teenagers, and adults. The studio’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the artistic process, teaching students to focus on exploration and skill development, so that the final product can be a true expression of their unique point of view. We teach Fine Art instruction in the following media: drawing, painting, 3D art, printmaking, mixed media, jewelry, clay, and we have a splatter room. We have workshops, class series, nights out, and summer camps. You can learn more about the studio at our website: www.akronartworks.com
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including the following duties while other responsibilities may be assigned
Primary Responsibilities:
1) Prepare daily art materials for class(es).
2) Assist in studio instruction with students, supporting teachers, responding to student needs
3) Assist and guide camp students as needed
4) Set up before after each day of classes and/or camps.
5) Document class activities with photos.
6) Answer the phone, take orders, work the register
7) Enter class data into the computer.
8) Clean art tools, sort/organize materials during each day
9) Ensure that studio space and tools are cleaned properly after each class/day and put away properly including: cleaning slop sinks, floor mop, clean bathroom.
*Contact owner Micah Beree (please put studio assistant position in the subject line, must also provide 3 references when applying).*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 13 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16