Role Summary
OOTB Art Studio is seeking a reliable and organized Studio Assistant to support daily studio operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a creative environment, providing excellent customer service, and helping maintain a clean, welcoming, and efficient studio for students and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
• Welcome and assist customers, students, and event participants.
• Support class and workshop setup, including preparing materials, tools, and workstations.
• Clean and maintain pottery wheels, tables, sinks, tools, and common areas.
• Organize shelves, student pieces, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and managing completed pottery for pickup or shipping.
• Support glazing, kiln-loading preparation, and other studio production tasks as trained.
• Answer customer inquiries in person, by phone, email, and social media.
• Assist with private events, birthday parties, and community workshops.
• Help create a positive and welcoming experience for all visitors.
• Perform general administrative and operational tasks as needed.
Qualifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable performing cleaning, lifting, and repetitive organizational tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow studio procedures.
• Evening and weekend availability preferred.
Preferred Skills
• Experience in ceramics, arts, crafts, or creative industries.
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, or event experience.
• Social media content creation, photography, or videography skills.
• Basic knowledge of pottery studio operations and equipment.
What We Offer
• A creative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to learn pottery and studio operations.
• Flexible part-time scheduling.
• Growth opportunities within a developing community art studio.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
