Studio Coordinator for Furniture Design & Woodworking

Anderson Ranch Arts Center•Snowmass Village, CO

57m•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The Studio Coordinator of Furniture Design & Woodworking will take ownership of the studio facility, equipment and supplies; setting a standard for a world-class art environment. They will act as a host to visiting faculty, students and individual artists while providing hands-on support for learning and art making at the highest level. They will monitor faculty, workshops and studio use to assure the highest quality and safest possible experience. Studio Coordinators are expected to assist with coordinating programs and to both teach and lead demonstrations. They are expected to act as an ambassador and spokesperson for their program area, promoting workshop registration, supporting faculty, residents and visiting artists, and cultivating alumni and funder relationships.

Requirements

Knowledge of teaching standards/methods
Experience with a wide variety of materials and processes, both traditional and digital including:
Furniture joinery
Wood bending – steam bending, bent lamination, hot pipe bending
Power carving and traditional carving
Upholstery
Solid wood construction
Veneer work
Adobe Creative Suite, Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of digital fabrication equipment like the CNC router and laser cutter
Experience maintaining and repairing wood shop equipment: stationary machinery and handheld tools
Knowledge of shop and machine safety protocols
Proven time-management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, coordinate current and long-range projects and meet deadlines
A self-starter with the ability to work both in a team setting as well as independently. Must be a strong and proactive communicator, both in verbal and written communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to keep confidential information secure and private.
Ability to provide excellent customer service under pressure and conflict resolution skills
Strong computer skills, and experience with standard software
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Clear background check as appropriate to supervising children and youth
Bachelor’s degree in art or related field required
At least two years of experience in a woodworking facility, arts environment or related area preferred.
Light to heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
Typical tasks as required to actively teach and supervise art studios/facilities in a historic building space with uneven surfaces, stairs, gravel walkways, etc.

Nice To Haves

MFA desired.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the studio facilities, equipment and supplies.
Organize and maintain the studio in a clean and efficient manner on a day-to-day basis.
Perform and document routine inspections and service maintenance of equipment, including upgrades and minor repairs.
Purchase and organize supplies, maintain inventory, receive shipments and manage purchase orders.
Manage administrative records, including operating within a budget, posting income, expenses and calculating estimates and budget requests.
Assure the safety of the studio, surrounding area, equipment and visitors.
Train, supervise and support visitors of all ages, abilities and skill levels.
Coordinate Workshops
Actively teach and/or co-teach scheduled workshops and be available to assist workshops when needed.
Lead demonstrations and custom artmaking experiences as needed and to support artist-in-residence and visiting artists, as well as provide one-on-one mentoring.
Support the recruitment, selection, training and oversight of assigned volunteers, teaching assistants and interns.
Act as a goodwill ambassador, internally and externally, for the studio program, including managing Ranch relationships with faculty, workshop students, visiting artists, community members and funding partners.
Assigned both special projects and ongoing programs to support the overall success of the Ranch.
Build and lead partnerships with community organizations as they relate to their area of responsibility, and to actively support the outreach efforts of other team members.
Support colleagues and engage in the programs and events of the Ranch by attending lectures, artist talks, fundraising events, and community wide events and being available to jump in and help make them a success.
Comport themselves in a manner that is fitting with the organization; represent the Ranch both on and off-campus, as well as online and on social media, keeping in mind that positivity and professionalism are expected and appreciated.