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Paint-In Memories is currently hiring for two positions.
Please scroll down to review the qualifications, responsibilities, and application instructions for each opportunity.
1. Lead Clay Workshop Instructor & Studio Support
Location: Paint-In Memories – Santurce, Puerto Rico
Anticipated Start Date: Summer/Fall 2026, or sooner for the right candidate
About Paint-In Memories
Paint-In Memories is a creative studio where people come to disconnect from stress, reconnect with their creativity, and create lasting memories through art.
We offer pottery painting, clay workshops, canvas painting, glass fusion, candle making, tote bag painting, and other creative experiences in a welcoming, organized environment.
We believe our customers are not simply purchasing an art project—they are investing in an experience.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced clay educator who can confidently lead workshops while also contributing to the daily operations and overall customer experience of the studio.
Important: This Is Not an Entry-Level Clay Position
We are looking for someone who already has significant experience teaching or guiding clay workshops, classes, camps, or group instruction.
This position is not suitable for individuals who are looking to:
- Learn clay for the first time
- Gain introductory teaching experience
- Receive extensive clay training
- Work only as an independent clay artist without customer interaction or studio responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A minimum of three years of experience in clay instruction, workshop leadership, camp instruction, classroom teaching, or group clay education
- Experience teaching beginners
- The ability to independently lead workshops from start to finish
- A strong understanding of handbuilding techniques
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Professional, reliable, and organized work habits
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- The ability to provide clear instructions in both Spanish and English
Workshop Schedule
This position includes leading a minimum of three clay workshops per week, currently scheduled during:
- Friday evenings
- Saturdays
- Sundays
Additional workshops may be added as the clay program grows.
Workshop Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching and demonstrating handbuilding and clay techniques
- Guiding students through projects step-by-step
- Helping beginners feel comfortable, supported, and successful
- Providing creative support and troubleshooting assistance
- Preparing clay, tools, templates, and workshop materials
- Setting up and breaking down workshops
- Maintaining an encouraging and positive learning environment
- Helping ensure workshops begin and end on schedule
Studio Support Responsibilities
All Paint-In Memories team members contribute to the overall customer experience and daily operation of the studio.
Studio responsibilities may include:
- Greeting and assisting customers
- Explaining activities and helping customers get started
- Providing attentive customer care throughout each visit
- Preparing customer workstations and materials
- Washing and maintaining brushes, tools, bins, and studio materials
- Recycling and reclaiming clay
- Assisting with dipping, kiln preparation, loading, and unloading
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness throughout the studio
- Restocking beverages, materials, and supplies
- Sweeping, mopping, and completing general studio upkeep
- Supporting teammates during busy shifts, workshops, parties, and special events
These responsibilities are shared among a team of approximately three staff members.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
The ideal candidate:
- Enjoys teaching and helping others learn
- Is patient, calm, and emotionally mature
- Takes initiative without requiring constant direction
- Notices what needs to be done and takes action
- Values organization and cleanliness
- Enjoys interacting with customers
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
- Is comfortable receiving feedback and coaching
- Takes pride in creating an excellent customer experience
Who May Not Be a Good Fit
This position is likely not the right fit if:
- You are looking for someone to teach you clay
- You have clay experience but little or no teaching experience
- You prefer working alone without interacting with customers
- You dislike cleaning, organizing, or supporting studio operations
- You require constant supervision or repeated direction
- You are uncomfortable receiving constructive feedback or coaching
Application Requirements
Applicants will be asked to:
- Complete the Paint-In Memories job application
- Submit photos of their clay work
- Provide details about their previous clay-teaching experience
- Submit a brief introductory video
- Participate in the studio’s interview and evaluation process
Before applying, please ask yourself:
Can I confidently guide a beginner through a clay project from start to finish without requiring additional clay training?
If the answer is no, this position is probably not the right fit.
How to Apply
Email your résumé to:
Use the subject line:
Lead Clay Workshop Instructor Application – [Your Name]
Please include:
- A brief explanation of why you would be a strong fit for the position
- A summary of your clay-teaching experience
- Your current availability
- Whether you can work Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Photos or a portfolio of your clay work
- A request for the Paint-In Memories job application form
We look forward to meeting experienced clay educators who are passionate about helping others create, learn, and enjoy working with clay.
2. Part-Time Studio Support & Paint Server
Seasonal Position
Location: Paint-In Memories – Santurce, Puerto Rico
Start Date: As soon as possible
Paint-In Memories is looking for a dependable, friendly, and proactive person to join our creative studio team.
This is a hands-on customer-service and studio-operations position. You will help customers get set up for their creative activities, serve paints and beverages, check on tables throughout their experience, maintain supplies, clean and reset work areas, and help keep the studio organized and welcoming.
Important
This is not only a “fun art job.”
Cleaning, customer service, organization, teamwork, and taking initiative are essential parts of this position.
Main Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming customers and explaining our creative activities
- Preparing and serving paints, brushes, tools, aprons, and other materials
- Serving beverages, including wine
- Checking on every customer table regularly and offering assistance
- Helping customers feel comfortable and confident with their projects
- Cleaning and resetting tables after each group
- Washing brushes, palettes, containers, tools, and activity materials
- Restocking paints, beverages, paper products, and studio supplies
- Assisting with opening and closing procedures
- Supporting workshops, parties, private events, and special activities
- Using the POS system and assisting customers during checkout
- Following studio procedures carefully
- Communicating clearly and respectfully with the team
- Helping maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment
We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Warm, welcoming, and comfortable speaking with customers
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible
- Proactive and able to notice what needs to be done
- Organized and able to multitask during busy shifts
- Comfortable cleaning and maintaining the studio
- Calm, respectful, and receptive to feedback
- Available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Flexible enough to occasionally assist with emergency or last-minute shift coverage
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old because the position may involve serving wine
- Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Customer-service, hospitality, restaurant, retail, event, or studio experience is helpful
- Previous art experience is welcome but not required
- Must be comfortable standing, walking, cleaning, and carrying studio supplies throughout the shift
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Santurce
We can teach the right person our activities and studio procedures.
What we cannot teach is reliability, initiative, a positive attitude, and genuine care for the customer experience.
How to Apply
Email your résumé to:
Use the subject line:
Studio Support & Paint Server Application – [Your Name]
Please include:
- A brief explanation of why you would be a good fit for this position
- Your current availability
- Whether you can work evenings and weekends
- Whether you are available for occasional emergency shift coverage
- A request for the Paint-In Memories job application form
We are looking to fill this seasonal position as soon as possible.
Serious applicants only, please.
MISSION:
Email myartresume@gmail.com
Request the Paint-In Memories job application form.