Art & Administrative Assistant (Assistant Manager Track)
Carrie Curran Art StudiosAbout Us Creative Color Art Studios, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is offering an exciting opportunity in the arts for someone looking to build a career in arts education and studio management. At Creative Color Art Studios (CCAS), we inspire artistic expression in a vibrant, supportive environment. Our studio is a hub for creativity where people of all ages discover the joy of making art through classes, camps, and special events. Career Growth Opportunity This position is designed as a starting role with a clear pathway to Assistant Manager within 6-12 months for the right candidate. We're looking for someone eager to learn and grow with our studio, with the opportunity to take on increasing leadership and teaching responsibilities as you develop expertise in our programs and operations. We value dedication, reliability, and a growth mindset—the right attitude and work ethic are what matter most. Position Overview As our Art & Administrative Assistant, you'll support daily studio operations while learning all aspects of running a successful art studio. This hands-on role offers comprehensive training in art instruction, customer service, studio management, and curriculum development. Reporting to the Studio Manager, you'll be mentored as you grow into leadership responsibilities. Initial Responsibilities (Months 1-6) Studio Support Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming studio space Prepare and organize teaching materials for classes, camps, and events Set up workspaces with appropriate materials, canvases, and tools Assist instructors during classes, helping students with techniques and inspiration Maintain studio cleanliness according to our safety and cleaning standards Arrange artwork displays in our studio gallery and window displays Administrative Tasks Answer phone inquiries with enthusiasm and knowledge about our programs Process registrations and payments using our booking system Maintain accurate class rosters and attendance records Assist manager with event bookings and scheduling Help organize and maintain curriculum files and project examples Support social media content creation and posting Learning & Development Shadow experienced instructors to learn teaching techniques Observe and assist with paint and sip classes, after-school programs, and private lessons Learn our curriculum and class structures Begin creating demonstration artwork for classes Develop knowledge of art supplies and inventory management Growth Responsibilities (Months 6-12+) As you demonstrate reliability, organizational skills, and teaching aptitude, you'll progressively take on: Teaching Providing instruction for our after-school art program Teaching paint and sip public and private classes Conducting private art lessons Creating demonstration artwork and curriculum support materials Management Managing art supply inventory Overseeing daily studio operations Leading the team in maintaining studio culture and standards Taking ownership of special projects and events Mentoring new team members Managing Social Media with support from the Studio Manager Leadership Checking in with instructors, students, and parents about progress and satisfaction Problem-solving operational challenges independently Contributing to studio growth and development initiatives What We're Looking For Required (Non-Negotiable): Bachelor's Degree Exceptional reliability and punctuality—we need someone we can count on. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently as a self-starter Positive attitude and ability to perform well under pressure Flexibility to work evenings and weekends (required) Enthusiastic, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills Growth mindset and genuine excitement to learn Background in art, art education, or fine arts Basic proficiency in Google Drive/Docs Familiarity with Facebook and Instagram Must be able to lift 25lbs and work on their feet. Some shifts require a lot of standi…