Art Instructor | Muse Paintbar | Portland

MUSE PAINTBAR•Portland, ME

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Muse Paintbar is a guided painting experience with 26 studios across the East Coast. We offer a unique environment where people can enjoy a night out that involves painting. We are not a gallery or a classroom, but a place where guests can create a painting they are proud of, have a good story, and a memorable experience, even if they believe they have no artistic ability. The Art Instructor is the star of the event, leading the painting, hosting the party, and ensuring food and drinks are served.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on painting experience, acrylics 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 (training and payment provided if not already certified).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related art field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prep Muse signature paintings to 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.
Lead the session start to finish, keeping the room engaged and the clock on track.
Support painting sessions with step-by-step guidance, keeping the room engaged and on time.
Print attendee lists, assign group seating, and set up palettes before doors open.
Greet guests, get them to their seats, and 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 assigned as Cook, prep and plate food orders with attention to presentation and safety.
Work the kitchen checklist, keep the space clean, and stay on top of equipment and safety standards.
Share the load, cover where needed, and keep the guest experience the priority through cross-training.