Creative Discovery Guide & Studio Manager

Community Services NorCal - Ruth's Table @ Bethany Center - San Francisco, CA

Pay Range: $83,000 - $90,000

Full Time with Benefits!

Summary:

The Creative Discovery Guide & Studio Manager supports studio operations and programming by facilitating engaging, inclusive, and creative experiences that foster connection, curiosity, and well-being for residents, team members, and community participants. This role serves as a studio host and experience leader, guiding creative exploration while supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of creative discovery programming.

Position Vision: Serves as the primary studio host, facilitator, and experience leader - cultivating welcoming, inspiring, and creatively engaging environments that foster discovery, connection, and well-being for residents, team members and community participants.

Learn more about Ruth's Table at:

https://www.ruthstable.org/about

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain welcoming, inclusive, and engaging studio environments that encourage participation, creativity, and connection.
• Facilitate meaningful participant engagement by guiding creative exploration, fostering curiosity and building creative confidence.
• Support implementation of creative discovery programming, including on-site and virtual workshops, classes, and events.
• Coordinate, lead, and participate in creative experiences, ensuring high-quality delivery and participant satisfaction.
• Build relationships with residents, team members, and community participants to foster engagement, repeat participation, and social connection.
• Collaborate with artists, instructors, and community partners to support diverse and engaging programming.
• Assist in development and refinement of creative discovery curriculum and program offerings.
• Support curation and execution of exhibitions and related events, including installation and de-installation activities.
• Manage studio readiness, including supplies, setup, organization, and maintenance of safe and functional spaces.
• Support marketing and communication efforts, including website updates, social media content, calendars, and outreach coordination.
• Maintain awareness of trends and research related to creativity, brain health, longevity, and well-being to inform program delivery.
• Track participation, collect feedback, and support evaluation of program outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and organizational standards within the studio environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

* High School / GED or Associates Degree / Two years of college, plus two years of related work experience, or four years of related work experience

NonEssential:

* Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Administration or related field

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:

* 3 Years in creative programming, community engagement, education, hospitality, or a related field.

NonEssential:

* 1 Year facilitating group programs, workshops, or participant experiences

Front Porch offers competitive benefits for eligible Full Time employees. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous PTO, + Anniversary recognition day
• 403 (b) Savings plan, a tax-advantaged retirement account with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program: Heart Fund Learn More
• Leadership and skills development
• Employee discount programs

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.

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