Job Description

Summary

Hammar's Studios seeks a confident sales professional/art instructor who is passionate about the arts!

Purpose: The Lead Studio Instructor leads weekly art classes, painting events, camp programs and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Studio. Between classes, they are driving enrollment, promoting programs, and following up on sales leads. Light administrative tasks and basic computer knowledge are necessary. This is a full-time position between 37-40 hours a week. Schedule is dependent upon the Studio’s program schedules, private bookings and sell through of events. Weekends, nights, and school vacation weeks availability is required.

Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 per year

Schedule:Varies - Nights and Weekends, and School vacations in MA + NH included

Responsibilities

Leads events, classes, programs, birthday parties, and workshops; willing to lead any creative "making" program the Studio markets.
Implements Art Instruction for youth, adult and parent/child classes, workshops, step by step acrylic paintings, designing and creating acrylic painting samples.
Assists with set up of classes, parties, and events, for both children and adults
Provides good communication skills that utilize encouragement and positive guidance to foster active engagement of class participants.
Develops positive, effective working relationships with staff and supervisors.
Directs and coaches an Assistant for larger camps/programs as necessary.
Provides sales and customer service to all Studio patrons to ensure that sales goals as a team are met by:
Greeting, servicing, and closing sales with customers
Professionally interacting with Customers on a daily basis;
Assisting customers with questions, purchases and reservations
Following company marketing/sales strategies that includes: selling, maintaining proper displays and signage.
Perform the administrative functions associated with sales and registrations
Maintains Inventory, organization and stock of supplies, merchandising and keeping the Studio organized, clean and Guest ready
Receive and restock merchandise deliveries:
Perform basic cleaning tasks including washing brushes, dishes, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and dusting
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
Other duties as assigned

Experience:

Must have proven success with achieving goals and completing tasks within a timely manner
Prior experience with?retail operations/keyholder
Prior experience with retail sales preferred
Prior experience with Childcare and art experience- a plus

Qualifications and Requirements:

Be 21 or older, valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation
Willing to CORI and submit to drug screening
Have a passion for art and learning
Must be able to instruct art to small and/or?large groups, that include students of various ages and abilities.
Must be self-motivated, a good multi-tasker, and able to work independently without oversight or in a small team
Must be able to work with a wide range of people and enjoy working with families; especially children
Must be results Driven/goal oriented: A team player with a positive sales pulse!
Willing to travel for outside events occasionally
Must have Basic computer and POS knowledge
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs at times, climb a ladder, and be standing/on feet for up to 8 hours at a time.