Blackberry Farm
Art InstructorPosted
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Job Details
Job Location: Blackberry Mountain - Walland, TN
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description and Quaifcations
Blackberry Mountain is seeking skilled art instructor with a specialty in clay (ex. Wheel Thrown Pottery and Raku) to join our talented Studio team. Art Instructors are responsible for greeting and welcoming incoming guests to the Studio and offer an overall spirit of hospitality. Make guests feel comfortable while guiding them through a creative experience that is intended to leave them feeling energized and inspired. Art instructors with varied skills must have the knowledge and ability to teach participants in varying skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Our instructional goal for our guest experience is to promote creativity, foster imagination, and uncover new perspectives in art.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
* Prepare studio and tools necessary for upcoming classes
* Instruct guests throughout art classes to ensure a five-star experience
* Assist and guide the guests in new and unfamiliar techniques
* Conduct a variety of art classes including, but not limited to:
* Pottery: wheel-throwing, hand-building, tile making, and raku firing methods
* Drawing and Sketching: lead, graphite & colored pencil
* Painting: acrylic and watercolor
* Basketmaking: flat reed and natural vine
* Textiles: cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, crochet, and knitting
* Create and develop relationships with the guests during studio sessions
* Responsible for ensuring that studio space and tools are cleaned properly after each class and put away properly including: cleaning sink & floor mop duties
* Keep up with pottery: trim & glaze ware-ready work to be fired in the bisque & glaze kilns, load & unload kilns, create shipping forms, enter guest data into computer, wrap & label pieces to be ready for shipment.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* None
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Bachelors degree (or higher) in Art
* 1-3 years instructing experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Must interact extensively with guests
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
* Basic math skills
REASONING ABILITY
* Must be able to resolve any issues regarding guests in relation to the program
* Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on safety, job knowledge, and awareness of company goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property
About Blackberry
Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are joined together with our core belief that our teams are at the heart of all we do. At Blackberry, we see ourselves as family, focused on our 18 foundations uniting us in our mission to support Legendary Hospitality, Memorable Experiences, and Generational Sustainability.
Blackberry Mountain provides a world-class hospitality experience for our guests. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings, and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Mountain earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.
Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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