Art Studio Manager

Sundance Mountain Resort • Sundance, UT

9h • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Studio Manager demonstrates strong leadership by providing a motivating presence, planning strategically, and consistently refining operations to create new offerings and enhance the guest experience. Leads a professional team of artists to curate the Art Studio and Sundance Gallery to animate the guest experience. Oversee all artwork on property.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or BFA from four-year college or university (Studio or Art History Major preferred) or three years related experience and/or training
• To perform this job successfully, the applicant will be a trained and practicing artist in an artistic discipline offered by the Sundance Art Studio.
• In addition, the successful candidate will bring to the post an appreciation of all artistic disciplines and significant contacts in those disciplines.
• While having a background in a specific arts discipline, the position requires a general aesthetic so as to meet Sundance guests wherever their point of contact with the arts has brought them.
• Must possess a working knowledge of timekeeping systems, word processing, spreadsheets, internet navigation, electronic mail, and Point of Sale system.
• Employee regularly lifts 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds or more.
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of Art studio and Gallery.
• Curate and install rotating exhibitions and gallery shows.
• Ensure hanging of artwork and retail displays are presented within Sundance guidelines.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and properly stocked gallery and studio.
• Create a welcoming presence for all guests of the Sundance Gallery and Art Studio ensuring classes set the stage for discovery of the artistic process.
• Enthusiastically describe art and classes offered and encourage guests to participate.
• Facilitate scheduling classes and communicate schedule with artists.
• Exhibit knowledge of Art Studio services and products.
• Instruct art studio workshops as needed to support Instructors.
• Work closely with leadership to execute vision for growth and expansion of art within the resort.
• Effectively communicate aesthetic and cultural opportunities within the vision and values of Sundance.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing to promote Art Studio and Gallery programs and events.
• Work with HR to secure Glass Blower visits and oversee glass blowing program in house and external.
• Oversee online booking engine for all classes and activities within Art Studio
• Help develop Lodging and Group amenities to promote Sundance art program.
• Manage the Art Studio and staff with an engaging presence.
• Promote a culture of safety by regularly inspecting equipment and ensuring proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) by employees and guests.
• Hire, train and develop employees including receptionists, art instructors, soap makers, and glass blowers.
• Manage timekeeping records and execute accurate bi-monthly payroll and commission reports.
• Evaluate needs, order and stock materials for daily art workshops in various mediums.
• Execute an accurate monthly inventory of gallery art and products.
• Effectively communicate inventory needs, sales and commissions with consignment artists.
• Create and manage the art studio budget.
• Enter purchases in point-of-sale system, secure accurate payment with appropriate signatures and package guest purchases.
• Prepare artwork for shipping and keep accurate records of shipped merchandise.
• Utilize recycled newspapers, boxes, and packing materials for shipments.
• Oversee process of wrapping soap and etching glass.
• Attend all pre-conference meetings which have an Art Studio program.
• Create and implement Art Studio programs enhancing the art & cultural experience.
• Attend art events, develop relationships, and maintain an active presence within the local art community.
• Curate schedule of 12+ rotating exhibitions of artwork annually.
• Work closely with guest artists to create successful demonstrations and monthly exhibitions which fulfill the vision of Sundance and work within the approved financial model for the gallery.
• Work closely with marketing staff to promote events, artists and studio workshops.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of the Sundance Group Art Program.
• Oversees Sundance Group art inventory.
• Oversees Sundance Group art condition reports.
• Work closely with the Sundance Group and handle all communication as it pertains to artwork.
• Communicate to the Sundance Group if any artwork will be relocated and document accordingly.
• If necessary, communicate any repair work needed to the Sundance Group.
• Execute the reframing of artwork where appropriate.
• Oversee Art Tours that showcase the Sundance Group artwork to our guests.
• Work closely with Resort Managers that display Sundance Group Art to set expectations and inspections.

Benefits

• Benefits package that includes: subsidized medical, dental, vision, 401k, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, & paid time off policy.
• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities
• Season Pass for you, +1 and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees