Studio Assistant

Voices Boston; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Annual health reimbursement

Lunches during workshops

Job summary

Voices Boston is hiring for a full-time position at Snow Farm in Northampton, MA, focusing on maintaining clean and organized craft studios for over 200 workshops each year. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Responsibilities include preparing studios for workshops, inventory management, and supporting a diverse community of instructors and students. The position offers paid vacation and health reimbursements, with variable hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Comfortable climbing stairs and remaining active/on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain studios, ensuring cleanliness and organization for workshops.
• Assist in preparing studios for workshops, including cleaning and restocking.
• Interact respectfully with diverse instructors and students.
• Assist with supply deliveries and inventory checks.

Skills

Self-direction

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Experience with craft mediums

Job description

Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program

Description

Come join our dynamic craft school located in western MA, just 15 minutes from Northampton. This is a great opportunity to advance your knowledge in the areas of our studios, gain insight into the operations of a robust craft school, and train on specialized equipment.

Learn the unique characteristics of our studios:

• Fibers
• Flameworking
• Metalsmithing
• 2D & Mixed Media
• 3D & Mixed Media
• Ceramics
• Flat Glass
• Woodworking

This position actively works with the Studio Director and the Studio Manager to keep the studios clean, organized, functional and fully prepared for our 200+ workshops. The studios are utilized by over 150 different instructors and 1000 students throughout the workshop season. The school campus covers 50 acres of land with varied elevations, so you must be comfortable walking long distances throughout the day. Prior studio experience is preferred.

This position is full-time. Your schedule will vary depending on the needs of classes and will include weekend hours. Includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick days; an annual $2000 health reimbursement, lunches from our Dining Hall when the workshops are in session, and accrual towards free/reduced workshops. Snow Farm is a vibrant, lively, and fast-paced environment where you are an important part of supporting our mission to provide craft and art workshops to the community.

Responsibilities

• Learn the unique characteristics of all studios through on-the-job training, including the basics of opening and closing the studios - this will cover lights, safety, cleaning, etc, appropriate studio safety, where and how all supplies are stored, tool care and equipment use. You will become familiar with our studio schedule and workflow through training with our Studio Management team and provide crucial support in keeping studios appropriately clean and stocked throughout our open season.

• Help prepare studios for each workshop session which includes: cleaning the interior of the studio, sweeping/mopping, wiping off table and counter surfaces, cleaning up sink area, dusting, restocking paper towels, masks, trash bags, soap, making sure heat or air conditioner is on, sorting supplies, cleaning tools, disposing of trash, putting out the proper tools and materials needed for each specific workshop.

• Interact respectfully with a diverse group of instructors and students, with a variety of needs, backgrounds, experiences, and expectations.

• Update inventories of supplies and equipment for each studio; check tools, materials, and equipment inventory after each class and all tools are in functional condition after each workshop. Inform Studio Manager of any supplies that need to be re-ordered. Submit repair requests to the Studio Director.

• Work with the Studio Manager to gather, pack and mail all pieces made in the glass studios and clay studios that need mailing to students. Become familiar with shipping procedures and mailing costs. Assist with any student work that will be picked up in person.

• Help with supply and material deliveries; confirm quantities and quality of material ordered, take to appropriate studios and restock as needed.

• Weekend support during the months of May – November is expected in order to maintain smooth operations and to have a knowledgeable staff member on site during workshops. These weekends are assigned and shared by the Studio/Facility Team.

• Assist Property Manager to lift heavy objects together, provide assistance when a property job requires two people, while adhering to all necessary safety precautions.

• Assist with the Seconds Sale fundraiser after the last workshop in late October through November – a fundraiser that is 3 weekends in November. Help clear studios, move furniture, set up studios for work, pack and ship art back to the artists. This position will be scheduled for shifts for all 3 weekends, including Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience (preferred nonprofit)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Experience with craft mediums such as textiles, glass, or printmaking
• Strong self-direction, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth within the role
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Comfortable climbing stairs and remaining active/on your feet for extended periods

Salary

$23.00 per hour

We encourage qualified candidates to apply, and we are an equal opportunity employer.