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WE'RE HIRING!

General Manager – Contract Position (Full-Time Virtual/Hybrid Position)

Position Overview

We’re a creative, community-driven pottery studio that brings people together through clay. From weekly classes and workshops to private events and brand collaborations, our space is a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. We’re looking for a hands-on, organized, and motivated General Manager to oversee daily operations and help our studio thrive.

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the studio, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, high-quality customer experiences, and efficient scheduling of classes and instructors. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to balance creativity with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily studio operations, ensuring classes, workshops run smoothly and implement all studio processes.
  • Manage class schedules, instructor hours, and studio calendar to optimize flow and resources.
  • Supervise, train, and support instructors and studio staff.
  • Monitor studio cleanliness, safety, and assist with supply inventory time to time.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for students, clients, and partners, providing exceptional customer service.
  • Track and analyze class attendance, bookings, and studio performance to identify growth opportunities.
  • Review bookings and stay up to date with spots to be filled, classes that should be canceled and execute monthly and quarterly sales reports.
  • Manage budgets, payroll, and financial reporting in partnership with ownership.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming studio culture.

Qualifications

  • Previous management experience in a creative, hospitality, or education environment (arts, fitness, or events industry preferred).
  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills; comfortable managing a team.
  • Customer-service mindset with a warm and approachable personality.
  • Comfortable using scheduling, booking, POS systems, comfortable with using Notion, Shopify and Square.
  • Knowledge of ceramics/pottery is a strong asset, but not required.

What We Offer

  • 30-40 hours a week depending on workload.
  • This is a virtual contract position. Time to time we will have meetings in person at the studio.
  • A creative, supportive, and community-focused work environment.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership in a dynamic studio.
  • The chance to be part of a team that inspires creativity and connection.

Application requirements:

Apply by filling out the form below and include the following:
• Resume outlining relevant experience.

Intermediate Level Ceramics Instructor

Our team is more than just a group of talented ceramicists and ceramics teachers; we're a community of creators. Teaching is not just a job; it's an opportunity for artists to enrich their own practice while sharing their knowledge to beginners just kicking off their creative journey.

We are seeking an intermediate-level skilled Ceramics Instructor to fill a part-time, on-site position and round out our existing team. The Ceramics Instructor will be responsible for upholding our studio values and fostering a friendly, kind, and encouraging environment while teaching adults and/or children of various experience levels how to work with clay.

All our ceramics instructors must be proficient in hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Responsibilities include planning and preparing lesson plans, supervising and guiding students during hands-on activities, providing feedback to the Studio General Manager, and maintaining studio equipment and materials.

Responsibilities:

• Teach adult and/or youth students in wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and firing techniques.

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans tailored to different skill levels.

• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support during classes.

• Maintain studio equipment and ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment.

• Communicate feedback and updates to the Studio General Manager.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of teaching experience at the intermediate level in wheel throwing.

• Advanced skills in trimming and glazing.

• Experience with ceramics including hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.

• Strong verbal communication skills to assist both beginners and professional ceramicists.

• Ability to demonstrate proper ceramics techniques and explain the principles behind them.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience working with children and instructing adults is a plus.

• Experience teaching ceramics in a creative or educational environment is a plus.

Application requirements:

Apply by filling out the form below and include the following:
• Resume outlining relevant experience.
• Cover Letter explaining their teaching philosophy.
• Portfolio with samples of ceramic work.