Lead Workshop Instructor

Lead Workshop Instructor

Ivy Mane Studio — Madison, NJ
Part-Time

Ivy Mane Studio is a creative workshop studio centered around hands-on making, community, and thoughtfully designed experiences. We’re opening our new Madison location and looking for a confident, creative, and personable Lead Workshop Instructor to join our opening team.

Our Lead Instructors are responsible for creating the experience our guests come to Ivy Mane for. You’ll lead public workshops, private parties, Craft Club sessions, and special events while making guests feel comfortable, creative, and excited to make something of their own.

You do not need to already know every craft we offer - we’ll train you on Ivy Mane projects and workshop processes. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable leading a room, LOVES teaching, enjoys working with people, learns creative techniques quickly, and can confidently take ownership of an event from setup through cleanup.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hands-on creative workshops, private parties, and special events
• Teach projects step-by-step in an approachable and engaging way
• Welcome guests and set the tone for a fun, relaxed experience
• Confidently manage groups and keep workshops moving on schedule
• Demonstrate techniques and help guests troubleshoot their projects
• Prepare and organize materials before workshops
• Oversee setup, cleanup, and studio reset for your events
• Coordinate with Studio Assistants during workshops
• Keep track of guest projects and any necessary finishing or pickup details
• Learn and become comfortable teaching Ivy Mane’s rotating workshop offerings
• Help maintain an organized, stocked, and welcoming studio
• Communicate any guest issues, supply needs, or event notes to the studio team

Who We’re Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• Are confident speaking in front of and leading groups
• Are warm, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with different personalities
• Enjoy hands-on creative work and learning new techniques
• Can give clear instructions while keeping the experience fun and conversational
• Are dependable, organized, and able to take ownership of a shift
• Stay calm and resourceful when something doesn’t go exactly as planned
• Are comfortable working independently without constant direction
• Care about the little details that make an experience feel thoughtful
• Have experience teaching, leading groups, working events, hospitality, art education, camps, workshops, or another guest-facing role

Previous teaching or creative workshop experience is a plus, but personality, confidence, reliability, and the ability to connect with a room are just as important to us.

Availability

This is a part-time, in-person position at our Madison, NJ studio. Weekend availability is required along with availability for some weekday evening workshops and events.

We’re looking for someone who wants to become a trusted part of the Ivy Mane team and can eventually independently lead workshops and events from start to finish.

To Apply

Please send your resume along with a short introduction telling us about yourself, your availability, and why you’d be interested in becoming a Lead Workshop Instructor at Ivy Mane.

We’d especially love to hear about any experience you have teaching, leading groups, hosting events, or working with customers.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person