Glass Studio Operations Lead & Instructor

Glass Art Society Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Paid studio time (156 hours per year)

Job summary

Glass Art Kalamazoo is seeking an organized, dependable Hot Shop glassblower who enjoys teaching and helping a community arts studio run smoothly. This full-time role combines class and instructor scheduling across our studios with approximately 16 hours of Hot Shop teaching each week and assistance with glass production.

The Assistant Studio Manager leads day-to-day class calendar creation, coordinates instructors, and ensures a safe, welcoming environment for students and renters during

Qualifications

• At least two years of Hot Shop experience or equivalent training.
• Able to teach beginner classes safely.
• Strong organization, communication, and scheduling skills.
• Patient, welcoming teaching style; enjoys youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain class schedules across studios, coordinating instructors, space, equipment and programs.
• Confirm instructor availability, arrange substitutes, and communicate changes.
• Prepare class information for registration and monitor enrollment.
• Teach approximately 16 hours per week of Hot Shop classes, workshops and private experiences.
• Assist with glass production, tools, materials and bench work.
• Supervise instructors on-site, coordinate daily work and ensure a welcoming experience.
• Support rentals and coordinate Sunday classes, rentals and retail coverage.
• Assist with studio maintenance and upkeep; work with Studio Technician on materials and equipment.
• Contribute to demonstrations and events.

Skills

Hot Shop experience

Teaching

Organization

Scheduling

Communication

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Calendar software

Registration systems

Education

Glass art degree (welcomed)

Tools

Registration systems

Calendar software

Job description

Glass Art Kalamazoo is seeking an organized, dependable Hot Shop glassblower who enjoys teaching and helping a community arts studio run smoothly. This full-time role combines class and instructor scheduling across our studios with approximately 16 hours of Hot Shop teaching each week and assistance with glass production.

The Assistant Studio Manager leads day-to-day class calendar creation, coordinates instructors, and ensures a safe, welcoming environment for students and renters during