Art Instructor | Muse Paintbar | Providence

Muse Paintbar; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

Free studio access when closed

Free gallery space for personal work

Employee discount and monthly sessionV

Paid sick time

Job summary

Muse Paintbar is seeking an Art Instructor to lead engaging painting sessions at our Providence studios. You will guide guests through a step-by-step painting, ensure a fun and organized experience, and manage supplies and seating.

The role requires confidence on stage and strong customer-service instincts. Ideal candidates have 2+ years painting experience, a related art degree is preferred, and prior group-teaching or hosting experience will help you excel in a fast-paced, social environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years hands-on painting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related art field preferred.
• Experience teaching or leading a group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the painting session start-to-finish, keeping the room engaged and on schedule.
• Prepare Muse signature paintings and hang the master above the stage before sessions.
• Print attendee lists and manage seating and palettes before doors open.
• Greet guests and coordinate food and drink needs at the bar/tableside.
• Capture photos during sessions for social media.
• Break down and clean up after sessions and reset the studio for next.
• Assist in kitchen duties: prep and plate food orders when assigned.

Skills

Painting experience

Group instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field

Tools

Mic

Printers

Sound systems

Job description

Who We AreMuse 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 AreYou 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 themThe RoleThe 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 ownThe paintingPrep Muse signature paintings to our guidelines and hang the approved master above the stage before each sessionUse provided templates to break the painting into steps a first-timer can followLead the session start to finish, keeping the room engaged and the clock on trackThe floorSupport painting sessions with step-by-step guidance, keeping the room engaged and on timePrint attendee lists, assign group seating, and set up palettes before doors openGreet guests, get them to their seats, hand out apronsPoint guests to the menu and take care of food and drink needs at the bar and tablesideCheck in with painters throughout the session and take additional ordersHelp capture photos during the session for social mediaThe resetBreak down and clean up after the session so the studio is ready for whatever's nextThe kitchenWhen you're the assigned Cook, prep and plate food orders with attention to presentation and safetyWork the kitchen checklist, keep the space clean, and stay on top of equipment and safety standardsThe team dynamicAs an Art Instructor, you’ll be cross-trained to share the load, cover where you're needed, and keep the guest experience the priorityThe SchedulePart-time, averaging 15 to 25 hours a week. Days, evenings, and weekends, with most of the volume on nights and weekends.What you bring2+ years of hands-on painting experience, acrylics preferredBachelor's degree in a related art field preferredExperience teaching or leading a group preferredPrior experience in a customer-facing roleStrong communication, punctuality, and a real service instinctComfortable with the tech that runs a session, including mics, printers, sound systems, etcReliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 20% weeklyFlexible availability, weekends and evenings requiredMust be 21 or olderTIPS and ServSafe certification (we'll train and pay for these if you don't have them)Physical RequirementsStanding for long stretchesStepping onto and off of elevated surfaces frequentlyFrequent bending, reaching, moving, and lifting up to 50 poundsMoving through the studio quickly and safely, including tight spaces and raised surfaces like the stageComfortable in a fast-paced environment with music and large groupsWhat you’ll enjoyCompetitive hourly ratePaid sick timeTIPS and ServSafe certification coveredFlexible part-time schedulingFree use of the studio and supplies when we're closedFree gallery space to display and sell your own work without commission feesEmployee discount and monthly session vouchersThe 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.