Printmaking & Book Arts Studio Manager

Flower City Arts Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Flower City Arts Center in Rochester is seeking a skilled individual to assist the Printmaking & Book Arts Director in maintaining the studio environment. The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and organizing studio spaces, providing customer service, and leading custom programs.

The ideal applicant has over 3 years of screen printing experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art, and a friendly, flexible attitude. Compensation is $20 per hour for 20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in customer service and/or teaching.
• 3+ years experience screen printing.
• Knowledge of printmaking and book arts related processes.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.
• Friendly, positive attitude, flexibility, team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, clean, and organize studio spaces.
• Ongoing Risograph maintenance.
• Customer service and facility tours.
• Teach/facilitate custom programs and private lessons as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Printmaking and Book Arts

Ability to maintain a clean and safe studio environment

Knowledge of studio arts (drawing, painting)

Cleaning and organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art

Job description

Location

Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607

https://flowercityarts.org/

About Us

Flower City Arts Center is a community-focused nonprofit organization that provides education, support, and access for people to create and enjoy art.

Job Summary

• Assist the Printmaking & Book Arts Director in maintaining the studio environment, specifically letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, bookbinding, printmaking studios, and Risograph.

Reports to

Director of Printmaking & Book Arts

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Printmaking and Book Arts field including relief printing, intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, bookbinding, Risograph, screen printing, and their related histories
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe studio environment and model best practices to students and studio users
• Knowledge of studio arts including drawing, painting, pastel, etc.
• Cleaning and organization skills

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, clean, and organize studio spaces
• Ongoing Risograph maintenance
• Customer service and facility tours
• Teach/facilitate custom programs and private lessons on an as-needed basis

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in customer service and/or teaching
• 3+ years experience screen printing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art, preferably in printmaking and book arts related disciplines
• Knowledge of printmaking and book arts related processes
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekend hours
• Friendly, positive attitude, flexibility, team player

Hours

20 hours

Pay

$20/hr

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications and experience by June 18th. Please include two professional references.

Flower City Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer. We care about diversity, accessibility, and justice and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, size, disability, age, or any other protected class.