Art Specialist - Part Time

Miraval Resorts & Spas; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Visi

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Tuition & Wellbeing Reimbursement

Free colleague meals during shift

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa is seeking a Part-Time Art Specialist to design and lead engaging art experiences that reflect Miraval's mindfulness philosophy. You will develop classes across media and lead scheduled sessions, private and group experiences, collaborating with fellow artists and resort colleagues to enrich guest encounters.

The ideal candidate maintains a strong personal art practice, clear teaching skills for adults, and a guest-centered, warm, professional presence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated personal art practice and ability to teach safely across media.
• Experience teaching adults in hospitality, wellness, or retreat settings preferred.
• Ability to design class concepts with goals, flow, supplies, setup, and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality art classes and experiences for guests across experience levels.
• Develop and refine original art programming aligned with Miraval values and mindfulness.
• Collaborate with other artists and Programs colleagues to expand offerings and ensure cohesive guest experiences.
• Provide coverage across classes and media as needed.

Skills

Art instruction

Adult teaching

Guest service

Collaborative

Education

Art education preferred

Job description

Organization- Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa

Summary

At Miraval, we embrace individuality, forge authentic connections, and offer creative opportunities. We live what we teach and provide tangible examples of how the power of mindfulness can profoundly transform people’s lives.

Our culture is rooted in the notion of balance. A balanced center grounds us. Its harmony inspires us.

Balance is a process that is organic, evolving, and perpetually moving toward equilibrium.

Your passion, your life, your work – in balance.

Summary

The Part-Time Art Specialist creates and facilitates engaging, approachable art experiences that support Miraval's philosophy of mindfulness and invite guests to explore creativity, self-expression, curiosity, and connection. This on-property role develops and teaches art programming across a variety of media; leads scheduled classes, private and group experiences, and special programming; collaborates with other artists and Miraval colleagues; and provides flexible coverage across the art program as needed. The Art Specialist brings artistic skill, authenticity, warmth, professionalism, and a guest-centered approach to every experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate high-quality art classes and creative experiences for Miraval guests, creating an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, engaging, and appropriate for a wide range of artistic experience levels.
• Create, test, and refine original art programming that aligns with Miraval values and connects the creative process to mindfulness, presence, self-expression, curiosity, and meaningful personal growth.
• Work confidently across a variety of artistic media and techniques and be willing to learn, expand, and adapt skills as programming evolves.
• Provide clear demonstrations and step-by-step instruction while allowing room for individual expression; adapt teaching style, pacing, and support to the needs of each guest or group.
• Collaborate with fellow artists, Programs colleagues, and other Miraval providers to develop new experiences, enhance existing offerings, share ideas and techniques, and support a cohesive guest experience.
• Provide coverage for other art classes and programs as needed, including learning established curriculum and techniques outside the colleague's primary areas of expertise.
• Support private sessions, semi-private experiences, groups, special events, seasonal offerings, immersions, and other Programs initiatives as assigned.
• Prepare teaching spaces and materials before each experience; maintain organized, attractive, clean, and guest-ready art spaces; and complete timely reset and cleanup after programming.
• Monitor supplies and materials, communicate inventory needs, use resources responsibly, and help maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Follow all established safety practices for tools, materials, equipment, and studio use, and provide guests with appropriate safety guidance during instruction.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, flexibility, and clear communication; remain responsive to schedule adjustments and business needs, including coverage when reasonably requested.
• Participate in required meetings, training, program development, rehearsals, and feedback processes, and remain open to coaching and continuous improvement.
• Represent Miraval with authenticity and professionalism in all guest and colleague interactions and perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, respect guest privacy, and follow applicable Miraval and Hyatt policies, procedures, conduct standards, and safety requirements.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits:

• Complimentary room nights*
• Unlimited discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30 th day of employment*
• 401K with company match*
• Generous Paid Time Off policy*
• Paid sick time
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• Tuition & Wellbeing Reimbursement*
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and gym
• Exact benefit package is contingent on status

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated personal art practice and proficiency in multiple artistic media, with the technical knowledge necessary to teach safe, successful, and visually engaging guest experiences.
• Prior experience teaching, facilitating, demonstrating, or leading art experiences for adults; hospitality, wellness, recreation, community arts, studio, or retreat experience is preferred.
• Ability to develop a complete class concept, including guest experience goals, timing, teaching flow, demonstrations, supply requirements, setup, cleanup, and opportunities for individual expression.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to explain techniques clearly and create confidence for beginners while appropriately supporting more experienced participants.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, including willingness to share knowledge, learn from other artists, receive feedback, and contribute to shared program goals.
• Warm, authentic, professional, dependable, and adaptable presence with sound judgment and a strong commitment to guest service.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to prepare materials efficiently, manage multiple participants, and maintain an orderly studio environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn established Miraval art programming and provide coverage across classes and artistic media as operational needs require.
• Flexible availability based on business needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying weekly schedules.
• Formal education, training, or professional experience in fine art, art education, design, craft, or a related creative field is preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while demonstrating techniques and facilitating classes.
• Frequent use of hands and fine-motor skills for art making, demonstrations, preparation, and cleanup; ability to reach, bend, kneel, and move throughout the teaching space as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and set up art supplies, equipment, tables, or related materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Ability to safely use the tools, equipment, and materials required for assigned art experiences.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.