Studio Art and Education Assistant

William King Museum of Art seeks a Studio Art & Education Assistant for Art Lab, its educational facility on the WKMA campus in Abingdon, VA. This position is unique and combines administrative office support (scheduling appointments, making calls, updating spreadsheets) with hands‑on assistance in art studios (supply preparation, tour and classroom assistance, art tool and equipment care) all while in an art‑ and education‑focused setting.

This position reports to the Director of Higher Education.

We recognize the possibility that an applicant may not yet possess all specialized skills required for the studio art assistant portion of this position. Otherwise‑qualified applicants with the ability and desire to learn art studio upkeep are encouraged to apply, as studio‑specific training may be included in the onboarding process.

• Morning:
  Follow up on emails, and return calls to confirm or update the programs schedule in the department calendar.
• Mid morning: assist with an educational museum tour for a visiting school group.
• Early afternoon: prepare bulk supplies for an art class occurring later in the week.
• Mid afternoon: filing, making copies, loading the ceramics kiln.

Part‑time 20‑25 hours per week / approx. 3 days/week

$15‑18/hour

• Ability to work and focus in a communal office environment (mild to moderate noise or interruption)
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, kneel, squat, reach, lift (up to 50lb - occasional and for short distances), engage in repetitive motions, and sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Creativity
• Communication
• Decision‑making
• Needs anticipation
• Time management
• Ability to work independently

• Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Scheduling & calendar management
• Measuring and math skills - decimals, fractions, percentages, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, conversions.
• Public speaking and customer service - specifically, comfortability engaging with the public in office, classroom, and group tour settings.

• Passion for art and education
• Teaching experience or experience working in an educational setting.
• Studio art experience with understanding of how to use and care for various art tools.

William King Museum of Art (WKMA) aims to enrich Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee by providing arts education, exhibiting fine art (world, regional, contemporary), and preserving the area’s rich cultural and decorative arts heritage , serving as a vibrant community hub for visual arts and cultural learning through diverse exhibits, free admission, and extensive educational programs. WKMA’s Art Lab is an arts‑education space home to mixed media, ceramics, and printmaking studios;

a darkroom; lecture room; computer lab; and community art galleries. Art Lab seeks to foster creative expression, skill development, and community connection through hands‑on classes, open studio sessions, resident artist cohorts, and educational outreach for all.

Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Email a resume and brief statement of interest to Laken Bridges, Director of Higher

Education:

lbridges