STUDIO MANAGER
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) – Center for Creative Works (CCW) in Ardmore, PA, seeks a Studio Manager to lead a progressive art studio focused on neurodivergent artists. You will supervise staff, manage daily schedules, and ensure safe, engaging programming that supports professional development and mentorship.
Join a mission-driven team where art and human services intersect. This hands-on leadership role combines administrative oversight with direct artist support and opportunities to
Qualifications
- Four-year degree in an art-related field or Human Services with arts experience (required).
- Minimum of 1 year working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health diagnoses.
- Demonstrated respect for the artistic practices of neurodivergent artists.
- Proficient computer and internet literacy; ability to use timekeeping systems and related applications.
- Ability to complete required employment screenings and clearances.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily programming and operations across the studios.
- Supervise art instructors, inclusion specialists, and team leads.
- Develop quarterly master schedules and manage weekly adjustments.
- Provide direct care and assist with medication administration as needed.
- Support onboarding, training, and staff coverage for events and residencies.
- Promote artist development and ensure safety and accessibility.
- Collaborate with program leadership to align with CCW model.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking a creative, organized, and people-focused Studio Manager to join our Center for Creative Works (CCW) team.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone who understands the importance of professional artistic practice and believes in creating opportunities for neurodivergent artists to develop their work, strengthen their artistic identities, and participate meaningfully in the larger arts community.
As Studio Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operations of the studios, supervise and develop floor staff, coordinate scheduling, maintain a safe and productive studio environment, and help ensure every artist has access to meaningful mentorship, materials, and opportunities for professional development.
The Center for Creative Works (CCW), a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD), is a progressive art studio focused on the professional development and representation of neurodivergent artists.
CCW supports artists in gaining social capital through professional artistic practice and recognizes the value of sharing the unique human experience through creative contribution.
Our studio environment is designed to provide artists with access to materials, mentorship, opportunities, and individualized support while recognizing and respecting their artistic practices.
The Studio Manager plays a critical role in making that environment possible by providing frontline oversight of programming and ensuring staff work intentionally with each artist to support their continued professional development.
- $25.70/hour
- DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership and Supervisory Experience
- Opportunities to Mentor Art Professionals
- ACRE Certification Support
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Support the professional development of neurodivergent artists
- Lead staff within a progressive art studio environment
- Help artists expand their creative practices
- Promote artistic choice, independence, and empowerment
- Shape meaningful and engaging studio programming
- Help maintain a safe and productive creative environment
- Join a mission-driven organization where art and human services intersect
As the Studio Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, productive, engaged, and artist-centered studio environment aligned with CCW’s mission and Progressive Art Studio model.
You’ll supervise studio staff, manage daily and long-term scheduling, oversee the quality of programming, maintain health and safety standards, and participate as a key member of the management team.
This is also a hands-on role. When needed, you’ll work directly alongside artists, provide direct support, and assist with medication administration.
- Oversee daily programming and operations throughout the studios.
- Regularly rotate between program areas to monitor activities, artist engagement, and quality of services.
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff and artist needs that arise on the studio floor.
- Work collaboratively with instructors to resolve issues and maintain a productive environment.
- Ensure programming reflects the Progressive Art Studio model and supports the professional development of artists.
- Ensure artists have access to a variety of creative mediums, appropriate materials, and meaningful mentorship.
- Help ensure instructors work intentionally with individual artists and provide guidance that supports their artistic development.
- Mentor new studio staff in supporting the artistic development of CCW artists.
- Develop new studio systems and processes when needed.
- Oversee staffing for special events, workshops, residencies, and other programming.
- Facilitate daily staff briefings.
- Provide direct supervision to Art Instructors, Inclusion Specialists, and Team Leads.
- Develop and maintain quarterly master schedules.
- Manage weekly and daily schedule adjustments.
- Coordinate staff and artist vacations as they relate to studio scheduling.
- Communicate staffing and schedule changes.
- Participate in interviewing potential teaching and studio staff.
- Support onboarding and training for new employees.
- Provide direct coverage for staff absences when needed.
- Conduct documented employee check-ins.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and progressive discipline when appropriate.
- Communicate staffing needs to program leadership.
- Work directly with artists when necessary to maintain appropriate staffing ratios.
- Promote communication, empowerment, individual choice, and professional artistic development.
- Help ensure each artist receives support consistent with their individualized needs and ISP requirements.
- Provide direct care and support as needed.
- Administer medications when required.
- Ensure incidents are appropriately addressed and documented.
- Collect incident reports and communicate them to appropriate program staff.
- Serve as a positive role model for appropriate interactions with artists, employees, and other professionals.
- Continuously monitor health and safety within the studio environment.
- Help maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Assist with preparations related to licensing requirements.
- Conduct and document required fire alarm and fire extinguisher checks.
- Coordinate and document required fire drills.
- Coordinate repairs and facility maintenance.
- Help organize studio floor plans to maintain active, functional, and engaging workspaces.
- Work with the team to keep studios and warehouse storage areas organized and uncluttered.
- Coordinate vehicle repairs when necessary.
- Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Promote an environment that balances creative freedom with safety and accessibility.
- Manage daily and weekly attendance quality control.
- Support payroll processes and employee time-off requests.
- Attend weekly management meetings.
- Communicate weekly staff and studio schedules.
- Share important information regarding artists with Program Specialists and other members of the management team.
- Participate in overall program planning.
- Maintain required administrative documentation.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support effective studio operations.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Passionate about art and creative development
- Committed to respecting neurodivergent artists as practicing artists
- Experienced in leadership or staff supervision
- Comfortable providing both management and hands-on support
- Highly organized and able to manage complex schedules
- Comfortable balancing artistic practice with health and safety requirements
- Skilled at coaching and developing employees
- Creative and resourceful when solving problems
- Able to communicate clearly with artists, staff, and leadership
- Comfortable working in an active studio environment
- Committed to dignity, choice, empowerment, and person-centered support
- Four-year degree in an art-related field
- Four-year degree in Human Services with experience in the arts and a demonstrated understanding of a professional art studio environment
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health diagnoses
- Demonstrated recognition of and respect for the artistic practices of artists with intellectual disabilities
- Computer and internet literacy, including the ability to use email, timekeeping systems, and other applications required for the position
- Ability to successfully complete required employment screenings and clearances
- ACRE certification within 6 months of employment
- Ability to complete required program training
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements
- Ability to follow applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Ability to work collaboratively within an active, creative, and team-oriented environment
- Full-Time
- $25.70/hour
- Center for Creative Works (CCW)
- Position includes staff supervision, program scheduling, direct artist support, and studio operations.
- Flexibility may be required to provide coverage for staff absences and support special events, workshops, residencies, and other programming needs.
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, twist, and climb steps.
- Ability to move throughout an active studio environment during the workday.
- Ability to drive a vehicle as required by the position.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more as required.
- Ability to assist with organizing studio work areas, materials, and storage spaces.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
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This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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