TEAM LEAD

Apis Services Inc•Lower Merion Township, PA

1d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Resources for Human Development (RHD), through the Center for Creative Works (CCW), is seeking a Team Lead for its progressive art studio in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. CCW supports neurodivergent artists through professional artistic practice, creative exploration, and community engagement. The Team Lead combines staff leadership, direct support, and creative engagement to help maintain a productive, inclusive, artist-centered studio environment and coordinate comprehensive services for artists. The role works closely with program leadership, studio staff, and artists to keep daily programming engaging, person-centered, and aligned with CCW’s mission. The Team Lead provides guidance to frontline staff, supports artists’ independence and artistic development, contributes to studio operations and community activities, and helps ensure planning, documentation, compliance, and quality standards are met. This is a full-time position paying $19.48 per hour. Schedule and location flexibility, including evenings and weekends, may be required based on program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an art-related field, or a minimum of three years of professional studio practice.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic computer and internet literacy.
Ability to complete required background clearances.
Proof of education.
Physical examination and TB test.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs.
Ability to use hands and fingers for studio and administrative tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to work throughout active studio and office environments and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree combined with studio practice experience.
Valid driver's license.
Previous leadership, mentoring, or training experience.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Experience within an art studio, gallery, or creative arts environment.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line guidance and mentorship to frontline staff.
Support employee performance and professional development.
Help organize, schedule, and distribute work assignments.
Keep staff informed about policies, procedures, and program updates.
Support implementation of organizational policies and procedures and assist leadership with programmatic and operational initiatives.
Promote professionalism, teamwork, and positive communication.
Work directly alongside artists and provide support and assistance as needed.
Build positive relationships with artists, families, guardians, and team members.
Promote artists’ independence, self-expression, artistic development, daily meaningful experiences, and personal goals.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and creative environment.
Collaborate with the Studio Manager and program leadership on assigned projects.
Support exhibitions, promotions, community engagement, studio operations, daily workflow, and special projects.
Assist with administrative, programmatic, and organizational functions and maintain an organized, productive studio environment.
Participate in person-centered planning meetings and provide input on goals, supports, and training plans.
Coordinate development of support and training strategies and monitor implementation of individual plans.
Complete, review, and submit required service documentation, notes, monthly reviews, reports, and other documentation accurately and on time.
Support ongoing communication with Program Managers.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, organizational standards, HIPAA, OSHA, fire safety, HR, and fiscal policies.
Participate in required trainings and meetings, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism.
Perform additional duties as assigned.