Part-Time Art Instructor — Lead Paint Nights in Arlington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid sick time

TIPS and ServSafe certification

Flexible scheduling

Free studio use and supplies when open

Free gallery space to display own work

Employee discount and monthly sessionV

Job summary

Muse Paintbar in Arlington, VA is seeking an Art Instructor for part-time painting sessions. You will lead the on-stage painting experience, guide guests through steps, and ensure food and drinks land smoothly. The role requires comfort with mic use and engaging, high-energy hosting.

Responsibilities include prepping paintings, managing seating and workflow, assisting with bar tasks, and capturing social media photos. Weekend availability and 21+ age are required.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Lead the painting session start to finish, keeping the room engaged and the clock on track.
• 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.
• 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.
• Break down and clean up after the session so the studio is ready for whatever's next.
• When you're the assigned Cook, prep and plate food orders with attention to presentation and safety.
• As an Art Instructor, you’ll be cross-trained to share the load and keep the guest experience the priority
• Part-time, averaging 15 to 25 hours a week; most volume on nights and weekends.

Skills

Painting experience

Teaching or leading a group

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field

Tools

Session tech (mics, printers, sound systems)

Job description

Muse Paintbar in Arlington, VA is seeking an Art Instructor for part-time painting sessions. You will lead the on-stage painting experience, guide guests through steps, and ensure food and drinks land smoothly. The role requires comfort with mic use and engaging, high-energy hosting.

Responsibilities include prepping paintings, managing seating and workflow, assisting with bar tasks, and capturing social media photos. Weekend availability and 21+ age are required.