The Crucible is a non-profit educational collaboration of arts, industry, and community. We offer a wide range of classes designed to promote creative expression, reuse of materials, and innovative design. Our programs attract working artists, trades people, and community youth and adults.

Studio Manager Position Summary:

The Studio Manager works as part of a team to build, organize, maintain, and supervise the studio for classes, events, and special projects. This position supervises students, youth, volunteers, and interns. The Studio Manager reports directly to the Director of Studio Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain seamless tool room and studio operations, ensuring that all classes have materials, equipment, and special project support
• Oversee maintenance and repair of all shop equipment
• Organize and supervise Studio Volunteers and Interns
• Build out studio areas and complete special projects as assigned
• Monitor studio and class material usage, restocking as necessary
• Ensure that appropriate safety standards are met for all studio activities
• Participate in all staff/studio meetings and special committees as assigned
• Pick up/receive donated equipment and supplies
• Oversee studio security during all hours of operation, including special events
• Complete nightly closing procedures to lock down studio
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. S/he must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy to prioritize and work on several projects concurrently. Minimum 1 year of management experience. Experience in teaching or interaction with youth and students is a plus. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in construction, foundry, and glass working, and to those who posses a strong working knowledge of hand and power tools. Electrical and mechanical skills as well as the ability to maintain and repair tools are a plus. Must be Mac literate and hold a valid CA drivers license.

Hours: This position is part-time (20 hours per week), non-exempt. 

Salary: $12.50/hour. The position includes access to a large sculpture facility and free classes (1 per session). Possible teaching opportunities will be available. 

To Apply: Qualified applicants may submit a brief cover letter, a resume and 3 contacts (PDF or Doc formats only) for consideration to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Subject line: Part time Studio Manager Position The Crucible. 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Thank you for your interest in working at The Crucible. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Crucible is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.