The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine. Founded in 1950 as a research and studio program in the arts, Haystack offers one and two-week studio workshops to participants of all skill levels as well as the two-week, Open Studio Residency program, exhibitions, tours, auctions, artist presentations, and shorter workshops for Maine residents and high school students.
Deer Isle, ME
United States
Position is open until filled, with application review beginning immediately. To ensure your application is considered, please submit by Friday, December 4, no later than 11:59 PM EST.
Email a resume, cover letter addressing relevant experience and interest in this position, and contact information for three references to employment@haystack-mtn.org with the subject line, “Studio Coordinator Application, [Your Name].” All attached files must be in PDF format and labeled to include your last name. No phone calls, please.
BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW
Haystack employs three Studio Coordinators. Each position oversees a dedicated series of spaces and equipment, with some overlapping areas of support. The Studio Coordinator for Fiber + Graphics has lead responsibility for the Fiber and Graphic studios. In addition, Studio Coordinators help maintain facilities-wide spaces in support of programming and in collaboration with other department teams.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Studio Coordinator for Fiber + Graphics reports to the Programs + Studio Director. Collectively, the team of three Studio Coordinators will develop and strengthen the overall functionality of each of their dedicated studios to accommodate a wide range of processes in support of excellence in our educational programming. Each Studio Coordinator must have a broad overview and understanding of equipment and processes related to many craft-based disciplines, and the desire to stay knowledgeable about evolving processes. Studio Coordinators are responsible for clear and organized communication with faculty to prepare studios and coordinate ordering materials and supplies for each workshop. They also provide hands-on support and training to faculty, studio assistants/studio techs, and other staff in the safe operation of all studio-related equipment. Additionally, they model, with care and consideration, the practice of maintaining health and safety standards in all studios. This position relies on collaboration, strong communication skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team while being flexible in managing multiple tasks.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintenance and oversight of studio facilities: Fiber + Graphics
- Administrative Duties:
- Coordinate with faculty to identify, track, and order materials for each workshop
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to order workshop supplies through Store vendors as available
- Update public-facing Studio Equipment Lists on an as-needed or annual basis
- Track and order shared studio consumables material inventory
- Comprehensive recordkeeping on studio equipment and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) sheets
- Coordinate vendors and outside contractors, as needed
- End-of-season studio inventory count in collaboration with Store Manager
- Maintain inventory of studio hand tools, equipment, and replacement parts
- Coordinate with faculty to identify, track, and order materials for each workshop
- In Collaboration with Programs + Studio Director:
- Brainstorm and provide feedback on future instructors and workshop topics
- Meet frequently to assess workshop needs
- Prepare studios and equipment for each session
- Meet with Operations team on a routine basis to coordinate maintenance projects in studios
- Work with Programs + Studio Director to determine fees for each workshop in assigned studios
- Assess capital projects and upgrades for studio equipment annually
- Seasonal studio setup and changeover
- Additional Duties:
- Research, install, and maintain studio equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment and tools
- Respond to immediate issues related to studio equipment and safety
- Provide safety orientations in studios at the start of each workshop session
- Maintain electrical and gas safety systems in collaboration with Operations staff
- Design and fabricate new equipment, studio furniture, fixtures, and storage as needed
- Oversee studio tasks for Studio Assistants or other staff as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Administrative Duties:
SKILL SETS & CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to maintain: Fiber and Graphics studios equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated passion for the School's mission, vision, and values
- Familiarity with Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Email
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Familiarity with using and maintaining power tools
- Ability to diagnose problems and devise solutions for repairs
- Familiarity with one or more craft processes in the studio(s) that they are overseeing
- Studio Coordinator for Fiber + Graphics: Processes include but are not limited to:
- Fiber: weaving, sewing, dye processes, embroidery, mixed media
- Graphics: printmaking (relief, screenprinting, monoprint), drawing, painting, papermaking, mixed media
- Studio Coordinator for Fiber + Graphics: Processes include but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants should have experience working in studio spaces, studio maintenance, be familiar with processes in applicable studios, or have demonstrated experience in a similar educational setting. Candidates must be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team, and balance and prioritize various concurrent responsibilities.
Studio Coordinators must have the flexibility to perform various tasks each day, ranging from working at a computer to physical labor that requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Studio Coordinators must be able to navigate the campus, traverse uneven terrain, and make frequent trips up and down flights of stairs. All work is performed on-site at Haystack's remote location; employees must have reliable transportation. To drive on Haystack business, either in Haystack vehicles or private vehicles, a valid driver's license and clean driving record are required. Position is contingent upon a successful background check.
Haystack is committed to being an anti-racist organization. Employees must treat all staff members, faculty, program participants, and visitors with dignity, courtesy, and respect.