Studio Office Assistant
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation
- Office Assistant Pay: $16.00–$23.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Training Pay: $15.16 per hour
- Bonus Pay & Tips Available
- Opportunities for additional paid roles:
- Stage Artist: $18.00–$25.00 per hour
- Assistant Floor Artist, Prepaint & Presketch: $15.50 per hour
About Us
At Painting with a Twist Fort Collins, we believe art should be fun! We create memorable experiences through painting classes, private parties, DIY projects, camps, special events, and Pop-In crafting.
We're looking for a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Studio Office Assistant who enjoys helping behind the scenes while creating an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
No two days are exactly alike, so if you enjoy variety, staying busy, and working in a creative environment, we'd love to meet you!
Position Overview
The Studio Office Assistant plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of our studio. This position combines office administration, guest service, organization, and studio support while assisting the Studio Office Manager in keeping the studio running smoothly.
You may spend part of your day answering phones and emails, helping guests with DIY projects, preparing for private events, updating reservations, organizing supplies, cleaning the studio, or assisting artists and guests during classes. We are looking for someone who enjoys wearing many hats and takes pride in keeping things organized and welcoming.
Schedule Expectations
The base schedule for this position is one weekday each week, with Tuesdays from approximately 12:00 PM–6:00 PM preferred.
Additional hours are regularly available to help cover vacations, illness, camps, holidays, special events, and other scheduling needs. Flexibility is highly valued, and candidates who are interested in picking up additional shifts are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates are also interested in becoming a Stage Artist, allowing for additional hours and opportunities to grow within the studio (see below).
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Answer phones, emails, and guest inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Assist with reservation management and customer follow-up.
- Update studio calendars and event information.
- Prepare paperwork and administrative tasks for upcoming classes and private events.
- Maintain organized office records and documentation.
- Assist with posting class photos, upcoming events, and other social media content.
Customer Experience
- Welcome every guest with a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional attitude.
- Deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining a polished and professional studio environment.
- Assist Pop-In & DIY guests with project selection and basic guidance.
- Answer questions about classes, camps, memberships, DIY projects, and private events.
- Resolve guest concerns calmly, professionally, and with a solution-focused mindset.
- Help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels valued.
Private Event Support
- Assist with preparing and organizing upcoming private events.
- Help communicate with party hosts regarding event details, artwork selections, guest counts, and special requests.
- Prepare supplies and materials for upcoming events.
- Assist with event setup and cleanup as needed.
Studio Operations
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio throughout the day.
- Complete opening and closing checklists.
- Keep office, classroom, retail, and Pop-In areas stocked and organized.
- Assist with studio cleaning, organization, and presentation.
- Prepare canvases, paint, DIY materials, take-home kits, candles, and other supplies.
- Help ensure guests always walk into a clean, inviting, and well-prepared studio.
Inventory & Supplies
- Help monitor studio inventory and notify management when supplies are running low.
- Restock paint, brushes, canvases, candles, DIY materials, merchandise, and retail displays.
- Assist with inventory counts and organization projects.
- Help prepare take-home kits and DIY supplies.
Team Support
- Work closely with the Studio Office Manager, artists, and assistants to ensure smooth studio operations.
- Jump in wherever help is needed during busy classes and events.
- Assist with seasonal projects, camps, promotions, and special events.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Ideal Skills & Qualifications
Experience
- Previous experience in customer service, office administration, hospitality, retail, or a similar role is preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment is a plus.
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Friendly, professional, and dependable.
- Comfortable using computers, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and learning new software.
- Able to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
Customer Service
- Passion for creating outstanding guest experiences.
- Ability to communicate professionally with guests both in person and over the phone.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
Flexibility
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Comfortable assisting Pop-In & DIY guests while managing office responsibilities.
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Willingness to assist in other studio roles as business needs change.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
Why Join Our Team?
- Work in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for additional hours.
- Opportunity to grow into Stage Artist and other studio roles.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid training.
- Every day brings something different—from helping guests celebrate birthdays and anniversaries to supporting camps, private parties, and creative events.
- Be part of a team dedicated to making art fun and creating memorable experiences for our community.
How to Apply
Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Tell us about your customer service experience.
- How do you stay organized when balancing multiple priorities?
- Describe a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
- Why are you interested in working at Painting with a Twist?
- If applicable, tell us about any artistic or creative experience you have.
- Please send your resume (and artwork or portfolio, if applicable) to [email protected].
Our Ideal Team Member
We're looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, organized, and genuinely enjoys helping others. The right person takes initiative, notices the little details, enjoys keeping things running smoothly, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever they're needed. They understand that creating a memorable guest experience starts long before the paint hits the canvas—and they take pride in helping make that happen.
I think this version better reflects the personality of your studio. It reads less like a corporate office position and more like the dynamic, guest-focused role it truly is, while still setting clear expectations for professionalism and accountability.
Join Us:
At Painting with a Twist, it's not just about painting—it's about creating memorable experiences. If you’re passionate about art and enjoy making people smile, we want to hear from you!
Please note: This is not a full-time position.
Priority will be given to applicants that meet the qualifications of a stage artist to be considered for this role. Our Stage Artist role job description is listed below:
Job description:
We are looking for artists (Hobby, self-taught & professional welcome) with fun & outgoing personalities to join our awesome crew of creatives! If you have an outgoing personality with a big love for art & enjoy having fun & think you might have what it takes to be an Artist- Entertainer we encourage you to apply!
Our classes are all about having fun, enjoying great music (singing and dancing optional but always encouraged) and letting loose for some creative outlet.
Selected candidate will work as a floor assistant until they have been trained and are ready to teach as a stage painting Instructor/ entertainer. For some this happens quickly, others may take a bit. We work with you to make it happen in a timeframe that fits.
Our ideal candidate is very outgoing, loves to paint, is highly energetic, able to let loose, have a great time, reliable & understands that drama is not for the work place. If you're not "The Best" painter, no worries. We can teach you how to improve your painting skills... but we cannot teach how to have an awesome and outgoing personality. No art degree required. Most of our current artists are self taught and have improved their skills while working with us.
After initial training (anywhere from 2 weeks, to 3 months), you will be able to guide a group of people to paint an acrylic painting in 2-3 hours in a super fun "Party Vibe" kinda way. Our Artists also perform other tasks including set-up and clean up as needed. We primarily host evening & weekend classes, but events can be held any day/night 7 days a week for both kids and adults. Friday and/or Saturday availability is required, and reliable transportation + living within a 20-minute commute of our Studio is preferred.
Some of our private events are held in offsite locations, these require transportation to and from the event in reliable transportation, setting up at the offsite location, breaking down and clean up at the offsite location and returning equipment back to the studio.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a full-time position
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to guide classes of up to 20+ people to paint an acrylic painting in two to three hours. This is no ordinary art class - we are all about having FUN! Our classes are a PARTY, and you are the host! Must be able to think on your feet -- no two classes are alike!
- Must be organized and prepare the class, setting all the materials, checking in customers, checking guests for attendance, reconciling payments, checking customer identification and fulfilling drink orders as applicable, breaking down the class when finished, cleaning after each of your classes & making sure the studio is up to its standards.
- Ability to paint with acrylic paint. (Self-taught and eager to grow your skill is 100% welcome!)
- Comfortable with public speaking and/or performance skills
- Time management and communication skills
- Customer service mindset and experience or the understanding of its importance and willingness to learn is a must
- Available primarily during weeknights and weekends (Two weekend day availability is required – Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Reliable transportation & living within 20 minutes of our studio preferred
- Attention to detail to ensure cleanliness standards are met
- Someone who enjoys art and sharing their skills with beginners
- Be able to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be 21 years or older
Personality Traits: High Energy, Humor, Outgoing & a Team Player.
THIS JOB IS BEING RE-POSTED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS. If you applied previously, please feel free to apply again.
Job Types: Part-time
Stage artist Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour (Training pay is $14.81 per hour and assistant floor artist pay starts at $15.50 per hour)
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid Training
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional for both customers and staff
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for us or applied to work with us in the past? (it is totally ok if you have, we just like to cross-check our notes)
- Please let us know why you would be a good fit to join our creative crew?
- We're looking for an outgoing personality. Someone who likes to entertain people, is not shy & enjoys being on (or the idea of being on) stage. Our artists can guide a group of people through the featured painting while providing a fun "party vibe" experience. Do you think you have what it takes? Why or Why not?
- Please take a look at our calendar of events online at paintingwithatwist.com. A typical shift starts 1/2hr before & finishes 1/2hr after (set-up & clean up) & most of our public events are in the evening and on weekends.
With that in mind, what is your availability?
- We would like to see some examples of your art. Please email us a current resume with a few examples of your art or a link to your portfolio & be sure to include your name and phone number. Studio219 @paintingwithatwist.com
*If we do not get an email from you, you will unfortunately not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.16 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
