Position
The Studio Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and safety of the Education Center studios (blacksmithing, clay, glass, fiber, metals, print, and wood), coordinates communications with faculty, and assists with Third Friday events, Student & Faculty Sale and exhibitions. The Studio Coordinator works with a core group of faculty members and collaborates broadly with members of the Education Team.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all studios.
- Develop and maintain studio material inventories in coordination with Faculty.
- Develop and maintain studio equipment maintenance schedules.
- Develop and maintain a list of studio monitors.
- Assist with the organization of the Student/Faculty sales.
- Prepare the studios for guest artists and workshops.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair on all studio equipment.
- Schedule clay studio kilns; load, fire, and unload student work.
- Act as resource person for student questions.
- Manage inventories and materials for studios and reorder supplies as needed.
- Schedule and supervise Clay Studio monitors and oversee all studio monitors as needed.
- Assign monitor duties (e.g., clay reclamation, glaze mixing, weighing metals, etc.).
- Train and provide safety information for faculty in the use of studio equipment.
- Facilitate tours, programming or other events as a representative of Craft Alliance.
- Manage annual equipment inventory lists.
- Track budget – research and maintain lists of preferred vendors for supplies and equipment.
- Order studio equipment and supplies in consultation with the Education & Programs Director and other staff as needed.
- Assist with exhibition installation and deinstallation.
- Provide weekly reports as needed.
- Collaborate with the Education Manager to establish a budget and expense tracking for the Community Programs.
- Attend all Education and staff meetings.
- Accept other duties as assigned.
Relationships:
- Reports to the Education & Programs Director.
- Is part of the Education and Programs team and works collaboratively with a Facilities Manager, Registrar, and Education Manager. Works across departments with Development & Communication and Finance.
- Supervises Studio Monitors and works with teaching faculty.
Strong Candidates Will Have:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) days (including sick leave and vacation time) and major holidays.
- Employer pays a percentage of individual insurance (health, dental, vision).
- Life insurance.
- Retirement plan with employee match.
- Discount on purchases in the gallery and shop.
- Tuition Waivers and discounts on adult classes, workshops, and camps.
Salary: $38,000-$42,000
Status: Exempt/Full-Time
To apply, please email the following documents to bryan.knicely@craftalliance.org with the subject line: Studio Coordinator Opportunity:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your skills as they align with this position and your passion for craft and Craft Alliance.
- Three Professional references—Please include name, relationship, and phone number.
Required
- Bachelor of Arts
- Two years of work experience.
- Knowledge of inventory control, resource management, and reporting
Preferred
- Knowledge of Ceramic, Glass, and/or Metal Studio best practices, and willingness to learn other studio areas.
- Teaching experience with a variety of students in both traditional and non-traditional settings
- Experience or background in craft or visual arts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills – (Microsoft Office Suite, CRM programs like Donorview)
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement programs and projects.
- Strong resource and time management skills.
- The ability to travel within the St. Louis Region.
- Prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.