Casting Call: Book Art Studio Manager
Job Overview: The Center for Book Arts is excited to announce an opening for a Book Art Studio Manager. This role is vital in maintaining and enhancing our vibrant artistic community. As a Book Art Studio Manager, you will join a dedicated team of 5 full-time and 3 part-time employees. Your primary focus will be overseeing the Letterpress and Bindery Studios, Bookshop, and Artist Residencies. You will work closely with the Educational and Exhibitions Programs Managers, managing the Outreach Coordinator, Maintenance Assistant, volunteer studio ambassadors, studio intern, and Visitor Services Volunteers.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an inclusive, welcoming, and well-maintained community studio.
- Act as the primary contact for CBA’s Studio Programs, including the Artist-in-Residence program, studio rentals, tours, group workshops, and bookshop.
- Manage the Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Train and supervise Studio Ambassadors, Studio Interns, and Visitors Services volunteers.
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and shared studios.
- Oversee bookshop sales, displays, and inventory.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director & Director of Development to enhance studio programs.
- Create and nurture a community of artists within the studios.
- Coordinate with Program Staff for scheduling studio use and supervising program-related responsibilities.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
- 2-5 years experience in a communal art studio.
- Experience in managing budgets.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in book art techniques (letterpress, hand binding, risograph) is a strong advantage.
- Customer service experience and a genuine interest in a nonprofit art studio environment.
- Experience in studio reorganization or equipment move is a plus.
Time Requirement:
- Full-Time, 40 hours/week.
- Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00AM – 7:00PM.
- In-person position at Center for Book Arts.
Compensation:
- Salary: $60,000-65,000 annually.
- Full paid health and life insurance.
- 401k match.
- Generous leave policy: 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week paid sick leave, 1 week personal leave.
- Benefits include free 24/7 studio access and discounts on workshops and store purchases.
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