Join our team of friendly, glass-loving artists! Stained Glass Garden is an art glass gallery, education center, and retail space celebrating 49 years in the Fourth Street district of Berkeley. We are a woman-owned business aimed at sharing the love of glass art in the Bay Area through supporting local artists' work, teaching, and selling supplies.
The retail side of our multi-faceted shop includes glass cutting for residential homes and design firms, in addition to providing supplies and service to glass arts students and professionals alike. Our knowledgeable staff assists in selecting and cutting glass, placing and receiving orders and managing stock. The gallery includes gifts that represents over 50 local glass artists, and features a changing monthly art opening.
As a small crew, everyone takes part in helping the shop, studio, and gallery run smoothly. The staff assist in advertising and website management in addition to decorating and maintaining the gallery. Our classroom rotates through daily workshops in stained glass, mosaic, and glass fusing. All staff assist in set up, clean up, and assisting students as needed.
We are looking for additional an all-around customer service expert and studio assistant to join our staff of artists and teachers. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail oriented person to work retail and perform tasks that help our shop run smoothly- a self directed, motivated, creative and easy going individual will be the best fit for our tight-knit team.
Perks include discounts on glass , supplies, and classes!
Glass art experience is a huge plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
Assisting customers in glass arts sales and giftware
Placing and receiving orders
Managing Inventory and supplies
Providing glass cutting services
Decorating the gallery space
Assisting with advertising and website management
Preparing studio for classes
Skills & Abilities we are looking for:
Friendly, outgoing
Experienced in glass arts: stained glass, mosaic, or fusing
Self Motivated and quick on your feet
Honest and hard working
Experienced in a retail environment
Familiar with Mac computers
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for 8 hours, run errands
Available to work weekends and occasional evening shifts
Please send us your cover letter detailing your experience, along with resume and references. We look forward to meeting you!