• Supports the programming of classes and events in their studios by providing the Program Director with information on potential instructors, possible course topics, the studio’s capacity for class size, and the ability of the studio to support various types of activities.

• Assists with programming calls and represents Penland periodically at national conferences.

• Manages the studio throughout the year for programs such as summer classes, one to eight week concentrations, residencies, community education, winter residency, demonstrations, lectures, special events, and individual usage of the space or equipment.

• Works collaboratively across the organization to create, maintain and manage equipment maintenance systems.

• Supports the needs of instructors, attends to equipment availability and set-up, configures space as needed, stocks supplies and materials requested for the session, and compiles information on local resources as needed for the class.

• Works with Studio Assistants on the changeover weekend. Directs the Studio Assistants’ activities in setting safety standards, procedures, and equipment usage and covers how to charge for any materials for resale. The Coordinator will also meet with the class instructor the day they arrive to review class requirements.

• Creates proposals for an annual operating and capital budget for the wood studio and monitors his/her/their own progress and inventory to remain within the approved budget.

• Works in partnership with Facilities and Grounds team to create studio safety systems, including equipment, hazardous materials, and material handling.

• Serves as a strong, collaborative, and effective team member for the studio team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred with at least 5 years of wood studio experience but will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. In-depth technical knowledge of the equipment and processes to be used in the studios, general knowledge of the field of crafts, and the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and repairs are required. This position requires strong communication and customer service skills with the Penland spirit of generosity. The individual must have a high level of interpersonal skills (written and oral) to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Strong knowledge and technical fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite, budgeting and database management. In addition, proficiency in the Adobe CC programs, Illustrator and Photoshop, as they relate to CAM software and the operation of a CNC machine will be a necessary skill to maintain.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to work at a computer. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or touch objects, tools or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to walk, and to bend and to handle hazardous materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Including movement of sheet goods and removal of trash and dust collection weekly. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision.