Administrative Assistant

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$20/hr – $25/hrPart time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Description

About Us

The Artist Lab is a creative art school dedicated to nurturing artistic growth through high-quality instruction and a collaborative learning environment. We work with professional artists and educators to deliver engaging art programs for students of all ages.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support daily operations in our art school setting. This role works closely with the Owner and instructional team and plays a key part in teacher coordination, onboarding, scheduling, and general administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, and comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Owner with interviewing, coordinating, and onboarding teachers
  • Prepare onboarding materials and help ensure new instructors are set up for success
  • Support planning and scheduling of classes, instructors, and studio activities
  • Manage calendars, appointments, and internal communications
  • Handle basic administrative tasks, including data entry, document preparation, and filing
  • Assist with internal coordination between instructors, staff, and leadership
  • Support occasional marketing or community outreach initiatives as needed
  • Maintain a professional, welcoming presence for staff, instructors, and families

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in an administrative, office, or coordination role
  • Background in art, design, or creative education preferred
  • Marketing or social media experience is a plus
  • Bilingual in Mandarin or Korean strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • Comfortable using email, calendars, spreadsheets, and basic office software
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a small team

What We Offer

  • A creative, supportive work environment in an art-focused setting
  • Opportunity to work closely with artists, educators, and leadership
  • Flexible scheduling options (depending on role type)
  • Growth potential within a growing creative organization

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Location:

  • Irvine, CA 92602 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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The Artist Lab

The Artist Lab is committed to delivering a comprehensive and enriching art education experience. They offer a diverse range of programs, including corporate events, birthday parties, fine art and digital art programs, summer camps, private classes, art portfolio mentorship, and art competition programs.Their expert instructors are graduates of prestigious institutions such as RISD, LCAD, ArtCenter, Gnomon, and Otis. They have a proven track record of guiding students to acceptance at top-tier universities, including Yale, Princeton, CMU, Pratt, Cornell, USC, UCLA, RISD, and more.They offer personalized mentorship across various disciplines, including Fine Art Portfolio, Supplemental Portfolio, Digital Art Portfolio, Fine Art, Digital Art, Game Art, OCSA Prep, and Art Competitions. Their students receive comprehensive instruction in both traditional techniques (oil painting, watercolor, charcoal) and cutting-edge digital platforms and game art software. The Artist Lab tailors their curriculum to meet each student's unique artistic goals.The Artist Lab and Design Center welcome 600+ families regularly each week, coming from all over Orange County, and virtually from around the globe. We are growing in both students and the development in the hopes of growing our artistic reach both locally and globally.

Irvine, California, USA

Salaries

Posted range

$20/hr – $25/hr

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Administrative Assistant

The Artist Lab · Irvine, CA · On-site