Job Description

Job Title: Manager - Pottery Painting Studio

Company Overview:

Busy Brushes is a small, independent pottery painting studio where people of all ages can come to relax and express their creativity.

Position Details:

Availability

: Must be available

weekends

and some flexible weekday shifts

Hours:

15 - 35 hours/week depending on season

Compensation:

$20 - 22/hour (based on experience) + tips + studio discounts

Location:

Peterborough, ON (in-person only)

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, and eager to grow with a small, creative business. They bring strong customer service skills, a proactive attitude, and are comfortable stepping into leadership.

This role begins with hands-on training across all studio tasks; from glazing and firing to hosting workshops and managing bookings, with the goal of gradually taking on more responsibility.

We're looking for someone who

sees themselves here long-term

, growing into a key part of the studio's future. Bonus if you've worked with ceramics, Canva/social media, or booking systems, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Experience:

Greet and assist guests of all ages through the pottery painting process Create a friendly, inclusive, and relaxed atmosphere Handle payments, bookings, and customer questions Run birthday parties and special events
Studio Operations:

Set up and clean up painting stations Glaze pottery and load/unload kiln (training provided) Maintain inventory and studio organization Open and close the studio independently
Leadership & Growth:

Help create and maintain operational systems (cleaning, scheduling, supply tracking, etc.) Learn back-end aspects of running the studio Take on increasing leadership over time, with growth into a management role within the next year
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person