Part-Time Studio Manager

Artist Studio

A highly active studio in East Los Angeles seeks a hard-working, organized, and professional individual for the role of Part-Time Studio Manager. This is a part-time, hourly position that requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the studio and artist.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise, schedule, and manage artist and studio assistant(s), as well as contractors as needed

  • Daily management of studio email and calendar

  • Coordinate and oversee facility maintenance

  • Update artist’s website and various social media sites as needed

  • Liaise with galleries, press, collectors, curators, and accountants on behalf of artist

  • Schedule collections, shipments, and deliveries

  • Maintain studio archive, including updating internal inventory records, organizing photo documentation, and cataloguing press records

  • Monitor studio inventory, including organizing, replenishing, and cleaning supplies

  • Run errands on behalf of artist and perform additional tasks as needed

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be dedicated, calm, patient, and adaptable. They should have a solid understanding of contemporary art and culture, as well as experience in the daily, weekly, and monthly organization of an active artist’s studio. They should have a high attention to detail and prior experience managing staff. In addition—

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of arts administration experience as a Studio Manager, Assistant Curator, Assistant Registrar or equivalent role

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of and experience with general construction practices

  • Familiarity with materials, paint, and finishes

  • Ability to carefully inspect, handle, install, pack, and transport works of art

  • Ability to execute basic woodworking and similar projects

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

  • Valid CA driver’s license

  • The pay scale for this position is $28/hour (commensurate with experience)

  • Part-time, three (3) days per week

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials to studiojob.hiring@gmail.com with the subject line “Part-Time Studio Manager”:

  • A Cover letter briefly detailing your qualifications

  • A Resume

BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with most, if not all, of the requested qualifications are invited to apply. Submissions including the above items will be prioritized.

Posted on December 18