Color Me Mine Upper West Side Part-time Studio Associate - Kiln Room Operations Focus New York, NY · Part time

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Color Me Mine, the world’s leading pottery-painting studio chain is located in the heart of Lincoln Center at 68th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Even if part of a franchise system, every Color Me Mine studio is independently owned and operated. The Upper West Side location is a small, minority-woman-owned business. The studio offers a wide range of unpainted ceramic pieces, including plates, mugs, figurines, and more, ready for you to personalize with your artistic touch. We provide the perfect venue to create keepsakes and memories that will last a lifetime!

Location: 177 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Job Type: Part-Time Employee

Overview

About Us

Color Me Mine Upper West Side is a vibrant, welcoming pottery painting studio where guests of all ages come to celebrate, create, and make lasting memories. Whether it's a family outing, birthday party, date night, or creative afternoon, our team works together to provide a fun, clean, and memorable experience.

No artistic experience is required to work here—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Schedule & Availability

Required Availability:

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability is required
• This position primarily works morning and opening shifts, with occasional evening and closing shifts based on business needs.
• Up to 3–4 shifts per week, depending on business needs

Morning shifts are responsible for opening the studio efficiently, preparing the space for guests, completing thorough cleaning tasks throughout the studio, and ensuring the kiln room, supplies, and work areas remain clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.

Responsibilities

Ceramic Processing & Kiln Room Operations

• Glaze customer pottery with consistency and attention to detail
• Load and unload electric kilns safely following firing schedules and studio procedures
• Prepare fired ceramics for customer pickup, including sanding, finishing, quality checks, and packaging
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kiln room
• Organize completed customer orders for pickup
• Assist with rush orders and maintain accurate processing workflows
• Follow all studio safety procedures when working with kilns, glazes, and equipment

Studio Operations

• Open the studio efficiently and complete daily opening procedures
• Perform thorough cleaning and organization throughout the studio
• Receive shipments and restock pottery and supplies
• Organize shelves, storage areas, and back-of-house inventory
• Report damaged merchandise and inventory concerns to management
• Help maintain an organized, well-stocked, and welcoming studio

Guest Experience & Team Support

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Assist customers with pottery painting techniques and studio processes when needed
• Support reservations, walk-in seating, and overall guest flow
• Assist teammates during busy periods, events, and weekends
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and managers
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced customer service, retail, restaurant, hospitality, or similar environment
• Prior experience loading electric kilns and glazing ceramics preferred
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and communicates effectively with the team and management.
• Willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team and guest experience
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical earnings: $19.50–$23.00 per hour, including base pay and tip share
• Additional earning opportunities through parties and events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) eligibility after six months

Why Join Color Me Mine?

At Color Me Mine, every team member contributes to both the guest experience and the behind-the-scenes work that brings each ceramic piece to life. We value teamwork, accountability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. If you're looking for a role where you can build new skills, take pride in quality work, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.