Seasonal Studio Assistant — Tufting Workshops & Operations

Asian American Arts Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Scattered Kind, a NYC-based tufting studio, is seeking seasonal, on-call studio assistants to support workshops and general studio operations during busy periods.

This role suits someone with a flexible schedule who enjoys hands-on, studio work and is comfortable being called in as needed, including weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down workshops, preparing materials, assisting instructors and customers, maintaining cleanliness, basic rug finishing, and restocking.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform light physical tasks.
• Willingness to get messy with glue, yarn, and dust.
• Calm and helpful during busy workshops.
• Able to follow studio processes and instructions consistently.
• Must be able to commute reliably to Long Island City.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown of tufting workshops.
• Prepare materials ahead of workshops.
• Support instructors and customers during workshops when needed.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and organization during and after sessions.
• Assist with basic rug finishing tasks (shaving, gluing).
• Help with inventory organization and restocking.

Job description

Scattered Kind, a NYC-based tufting studio, is seeking seasonal, on-call studio assistants to support workshops and general studio operations during busy periods.

This role suits someone with a flexible schedule who enjoys hands-on, studio work and is comfortable being called in as needed, including weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down workshops, preparing materials, assisting instructors and customers, maintaining cleanliness, basic rug finishing, and restocking.