Job Summary
Join our vibrant creative team as a Paint Night Artist & Instructor, where your passion for art and teaching will inspire others to unleash their inner artist! In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging painting sessions for diverse groups, including children and adults, fostering a fun and supportive environment. Your enthusiasm and artistic talent will help participants create memorable masterpieces while learning new skills. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your love of art, education, and community engagement in a lively setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive paint night events by guiding participants through a step-by-step painting experience with clear, engaging instruction.
- Prepare the featured artwork in advance of each event using the sample image provided by the company, breaking the painting down into manageable, easy-to-follow steps for participants.
- Create a welcoming, encouraging, and inclusive atmosphere where guests of all artistic abilities feel comfortable, supported, and successful.
- Offer positive feedback and individual assistance throughout the event, helping participants build confidence while enjoying the creative process.
- Arrive at the venue with sufficient time to unload, set up easels, canvases, paints, brushes, and all other required supplies before guests arrive.
- Maintain a professional, organized, and engaging presence while hosting the event from start to finish.
- Clean, pack, and load all equipment and supplies following the event, leaving the venue tidy and organized.
- Travel to and from event locations in Guelph area using your own reliable vehicle.
Requirements
- Strong acrylic painting skills are required. Applicants must be confident working with acrylic paints. This is a non-negotiable requirement.
- Ability to accurately recreate a sample painting provided by the company and confidently teach beginners how to complete it in a fun, step-by-step format within approximately 2 hours.
- Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking in front of groups, with the ability to keep participants engaged, encouraged, and having fun throughout the event.
- Patient, kind, and genuinely passionate about helping others succeed, regardless of their artistic experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead a room of participants of varying skill levels.
- Organized, dependable, and professional, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable setting up, transporting, and packing away art supplies independently before and after each event.
- Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have reliable access to a personal vehicle. This is non-negotiable, as instructors are responsible for transporting a large quantity of art supplies and equipment to and from event venues.
- Previous experience teaching art, leading workshops, hosting paint nights, or instructing groups is considered an asset, but is not required for applicants with strong artistic ability and a willingness to learn.
Join us as a Paint Night Artist & Instructor to inspire creativity, build community connections, and share your love of art in an energetic and rewarding environment!
How to Apply
Please email your application to [email protected] and include the following:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a great fit for this role
- Three samples of your acrylic artwork or a link to your online portfolio or website
Please also include answers to the following questions in your email:
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence?
- Do you have reliable access to a personal vehicle?
- What city or general area are you located in?
We ask for your general location solely to help us determine travel logistics for events held throughout our service area. Personal information beyond your city or general area is not required.
We look forward to seeing your artwork and learning more about you!
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
