Studio Manager with a focus on the Sculpture Program

The Studio Manager for sculpture is responsible for the smooth, safe and efficient running of workshops and for daily maintenance of the Sculpture studio, welding pad, and grounds. Studios require quick breakdowns and set ups between classes with attention to the detailed requirements of each class including the number of students and materials and equipment required.  The Sculpture Studio Manager needs to have experience with power tools and promote safety protocols. Welding experience and knowledge of running a CNC Router are a plus!

Studios open at 8:45 a.m. and close at 5:00, staff ideally work on staggering 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (times will vary depending on workshops and events).  Castle Hill has multiple locations, 10 Meetinghouse Road & Edgewood Farm, this position will be located at Edgewood Farm.  

Duties Include:

  • Responsible for preparing the studios and grounds in anticipation of the summer season & making necessary repairs

  • Communicating with visiting faculty and ordering materials as needed

  • Preparing studios for each workshop, including tool maintenance, painting, cleaning up after use, closing down at the end of the day

  • Assisting the faculty, checking attendance, and generally monitoring each class

  • Maintaining equipment and supervising its use: this includes wood shop and welding tools and equipment 

  • Experience with a CNC Router is a plus

  • Enforcing universal and safety precautions as described by director, this may include training others

  • Keeping grounds in order and all public spaces, i.e. bathrooms, gallery, landscaping, parking

  • Assisting with Auction, gallery openings, and other events as planned

  • Cleaning, inventory and closing the studios at the end of the season

  • Assisting the Executive Director as needed

  • Assisting in all aspects of the Encaustic Conference

Sculpture Studio Woodshop Equipment Includes: belt/disc sanders, orbital sander band saw, miter saw, drill press, table saw, jig saw, CNC router, drills, brad gun, grinders, planer

Welding Pad Equipment: MIG welders, grinders, torches, plasma cutter

Salary range:

$18 - $22.00 dollars per hour (May, June, July & August) Monday – Friday, (some weekends) 40 hours per week.
Shoulder seasons: May  & September – 30 hours, October 15 - 20 hours – (TBD)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in arts or related field, strong people skills, organized and a team player

  • Experience with woodworking, and/or using power tools & welding 

  • Must have an interest in the arts and a strong background in at least one of the following areas: painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, working with children, handyman / light carpentry / maintenance / some landscaping & gardening.

  • Limited housing may be available for Castle Hill staff.  Reach out for more information.  

How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to: Cherie Mittenthal, Executive Director, cherie@castlehill.org 

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, P.O. Box 756, Truro, MA 02666

Questions, call: (508) 349-7511

Apply by:
March 15, 2025 (or as soon as possible!)

Castle Hill is an equal opportunity employer. Castle Hill is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of discrimination including gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, ancestry, and marital status.