Art Instructor - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm•Walland, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Blackberry is seeking skilled art instructors to join our talented Studio team. Art Instructors are responsible for greeting and welcoming incoming guests to the Studio and offer an overall spirit of hospitality. Make guests feel comfortable while guiding them through a creative experience that is intended to leave them feeling energized and inspired. Art instructors with varied skills must have the knowledge and ability to teach participants in varying skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Our instructional goal for our guest experience is to promote creativity, foster imagination and to uncover new perspectives in art.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Art
1-3 years instructing experience
Competent in Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must interact extensively with guests
Basic math skills
Must be able to resolve any issues regarding guests in relation to the program
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on safety, job knowledge, and awareness of company goals
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

Responsibilities

Prepare Studio and Tools necessary for Upcoming Classes
Instruct guests throughout Art classes to ensure a Five-Star Experience
Assist and guide the guests in new and unfamiliar techniques
Conduct a variety of art classes including, but not limited to: Two and four-hour classes, Pottery (Wheel- Throwing, Hand Building, Tile Making, and Raku Firing Methods), Drawing and Sketching (Lead, Graphite & Colored Pencil/ Trail Side), Painting (Acrylic and Watercolor/ Trail Side), Basketmaking (Flat Reed, Round Reed, and Natural Vine), Textiles (Cross stitch, Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting), Curated art experience, Meditative marbling, suminagashi
Create and Develop relationships with the guests during studio sessions
Responsible for ensuring that studio space and tools are cleaned properly after each class and put away properly including: cleaning sink & floor mop duties
Keep up with Pottery: Trim & Glaze ware-ready work to be ready for firing in the bisque & glaze kilns, load & unload kilns, create shipping forms, enter guest data into a computer, wrap & label pieces to be ready for shipment.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers and interact with our guests.