Art Instructor | Muse Paintbar | Ballston Quarter

Muse Paintbar; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid sick time

Tips cert covered

Flexible scheduling

Free studio access

Gallery space for your work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Muse Paintbar is seeking an on-site Art Instructor in Arlington, VA. You will lead two-hour painting sessions, guiding guests from setup to completion while keeping energy high and the event on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of painting experience, strong people skills, and comfort with session tech. This part-time role offers evenings and weekend shifts with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth within the studio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on painting experience, acrylics preferred.
• Experience teaching or leading a group is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable with tech used during sessions (mics, printers, sound systems).
• Reliable transportation; willingness to travel up to 20% weekly (if needed).
• Must be 21 or older; TIPS and ServSafe certification (paid training).

Responsibilities

• Lead painting sessions start to finish, keeping the room engaged and on time.
• Greet guests, seat them, and manage food and drink service at the bar and tableside.
• Print attendee lists and organize seating; assist with setup before doors open.
• Capture photos during sessions for social media content.
• Break down and clean up after each session to prep for the next event.

Skills

Painting experience

Communication

Punctuality

Customer service

Tech savvy

Weekend availability

Reliability

TIPS/ServSafe training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field

Tools

Microphones

Printers

Sound system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22203

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Muse Paintbar is a guided painting experience with 26 studios across the East Coast. Acrylic paint, easels, a bar and kitchen, and a few hundred people a week who show up, some of whom are fully confident that they have no artistic ability whatsoever. They leave with a painting they're proud of, a good story, and a memorable experience. We're not a gallery, and we're not a classroom. We're a great night out that happens to involve a paintbrush.

Who Your Are

You can paint, and you can get other people to paint, which is the harder skill. You're comfortable with a mic and a room full of faces looking at you. Acrylics are second nature. You like making people laugh, and you give people the confidence to create, have fun, and enjoy the process, even if painting is completely new to them

The Role

The Art Instructor is the star of the event. You're on stage leading the painting, hosting the party, and making sure food and drinks actually land. Two hours, one canvas, and a room of people who walked in sure they couldn't do this.

What you’ll own

The painting

• Prep Muse signature paintings to our guidelines and hang the approved master above the stage before each session
• Use provided templates to break the painting into steps a first-timer can follow
• Lead the session start to finish, keeping the room engaged and the clock on track

The floor

• Support painting sessions with step-by-step guidance, keeping the room engaged and on time
• Print attendee lists, assign group seating, and set up palettes before doors open
• Greet guests, get them to their seats, hand out aprons
• Point guests to the menu and take care of food and drink needs at the bar and tableside
• Check in with painters throughout the session and take additional orders
• Help capture photos during the session for social media

The reset

• Break down and clean up after the session so the studio is ready for whatever's next

The kitchen

• When you're the assigned Cook, prep and plate food orders with attention to presentation and safety
• Work the kitchen checklist, keep the space clean, and stay on top of equipment and safety standards

The team dynamic

• As an Art Instructor, you’ll be cross-trained to share the load, cover where you're needed, and keep the guest experience the priority

The Schedule

• Part-time, averaging 15 to 25 hours a week. Days, evenings, and weekends, with most of the volume on nights and weekends.

What you bring

• 2+ years of hands-on painting experience, acrylics preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related art field preferred
• Experience teaching or leading a group preferred
• Prior experience in a customer-facing role
• Strong communication, punctuality, and a real service instinct
• Comfortable with the tech that runs a session, including mics, printers, sound systems, etc
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 20% weekly
• Flexible availability, weekends and evenings required
• Must be 21 or older
• TIPS and ServSafe certification (we'll train and pay for these if you don't have them)

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long stretches
• Stepping onto and off of elevated surfaces frequently
• Frequent bending, reaching, moving, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Moving through the studio quickly and safely, including tight spaces and raised surfaces like the stage
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with music and large groups

What you’ll enjoy

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid sick time
• TIPS and ServSafe certification covered
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Free use of the studio and supplies when we're closed
• Free gallery space to display and sell your own work without commission fees
• Employee discount and monthly session vouchers

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Muse Paintbar will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to perform their essential job duties consistent with applicable law.

Muse Paintbar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.