Art Instructor | Muse Paintbar | Tribeca/NYC

Muse Paintbar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid sick time

TIPS and ServSafe certification (paid)

Flexible part-time scheduling

Free studio access and supplies

Job summary

Muse Paintbar in New York, NY 10013 seeks a part-time Art Instructor to host painting sessions, manage the stage, and ensure guests have a memorable experience. You’ll lead the class, guide attendees, and coordinate food and drinks while keeping time and flow on track.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of painting experience, enjoy teaching groups, and are comfortable with mic and stage visibility. Flexible weekend/evening availability is required, with paid sick time and certification support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on painting experience, acrylics preferred
• Experience teaching or leading a group
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Strong communication, punctuality and service instincts
• Comfortable with mic and feedback tech in a live session
• Reliable transportation; willingness to travel up to 20% weekly
• Flexible availability, weekends and evenings
• Must be 21 or older
• TIPS and ServSafe certification (training and fees provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead the painting session from start to finish, keeping guests engaged and on schedule
• Prep Muse signature paintings and hang them before each session
• Print attendee lists and manage seating and palettes
• Greet guests and guide them to seats, handle food and drink needs
• Capture photos during sessions for social media
• Break down and clean the studio after sessions

Skills

Hands-on painting experience

Public speaking

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field

Tools

Mic operation

Printers and sound systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New York, NY 10013, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 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 you 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

• 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

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.