On-Call Studio Associate - Pottery Painting Studio

Description

Color Me Mine Upper West Side is looking for friendly, reliable, and hardworking On-Call Studio Associates to join our team. This is a hands-on role that supports both front-of-house guest experiences and back-of-house studio operations.

On-Call Associates provide flexible staffing support based on the needs of the studio. Associates may pick up available shifts, cover for team members when needed, or work additional shifts when business needs require extra support. We're especially interested in candidates who are excited to learn ceramic processing, glazing, and kiln room operations as part of their growth within the studio.

If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of a creative environment, we'd love to meet you.

About Us

Color Me Mine Upper West Side is a vibrant, welcoming studio where guests of all ages can enjoy the fun of pottery painting. Whether celebrating a special occasion or spending time with family and friends, our customers come to create lasting memories in a creative and supportive environment.

No artistic experience is required to work here—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing an excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Front-of-House Operations

• Welcome guests and provide exceptional customer service
• Assist customers with pottery painting techniques and studio processes
• Support reservations, walk-in seating, and guest flow
• Host birthday parties, events, and group gatherings
• Promote studio offerings, classes, memberships, and special events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment

Ceramic Processing & Back-of-House Operations

• Learn and assist with glazing customer pottery
• Support kiln loading and unloading procedures (training provided)
• Prepare ceramics for customer pickup, including sanding, finishing, and packaging
• Organize completed orders and maintain processing workflows
• Assist with inventory, restocking, and shipment processing
• Help maintain kiln room cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
• Support overall studio operations during busy periods

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, food service, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfortable balancing customer-facing responsibilities with operational tasks
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ceramics, pottery, or kiln operations
• Experience glazing, ceramic processing, or studio production work
• Interest in learning kiln room operations and ceramic finishing processes

Schedule

• On-call, part-time position
• Open availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required
• Shifts are scheduled based on studio needs and staffing requirements
• Associates may pick up available shifts and cover shifts for other team members
• Additional shifts may be offered when business needs require extra staffing
• This position does not have a guaranteed weekly schedule or set number of hours

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical earnings: $19.50–$23.00 per hour, including tip share and base hourly pay
• Additional earning opportunities through parties and events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) eligibility after six months

At Color Me Mine, every team member contributes to both the guest experience and the behind-the-scenes work that brings each ceramic piece to life. We value teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn, and we're excited to help the right candidate develop new skills in both studio operations and ceramic processing.