Opportunities Available at EatMetal

Internship / Artist Assistant: EatMetal Art Jewelry

Location: Hoboken, NJ (Monroe Business Center)
Type: Part-time (includes weekends and evenings) 

About the Role
Elizabeth Tokoly—artisan jeweler, metalsmith, and educator—is seeking a motivated Intern/Artist Assistant to join her studio. This is a comprehensive, hands-on role where you will learn the inner workings of a professional jewelry gallery and studio. Beyond administrative and studio support, you will be trained to co-teach basic jewelry workshops. 

The Experience (What You’ll Do)

  • Studio Management: Prep jewelry pieces, organize the studio, and manage opening/closing procedures.

  • Business Operations: Catalog merchandise, oversee vendors, and handle essential administrative tasks.

  • Marketing & Outreach: Promote upcoming workshops, contact galleries, and manage social media/email campaigns.

  • Teaching: Receive training to lead basic jewelry-making workshops.

Qualifications

  • Traits: You are a self-starter, highly organized, and have a genuine passion for craftsmanship.

  • Bonus Skills: We will train the right person, but experience with the following is a plus:

  • Bench Work: Basic metalsmithing knowledge.

    • Digital: Mac, Squarespace, MailChimp, and Social Media.

    • Creative: Photography and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

  • In-depth, intimate mentorship in gallery business and studio craftsmanship.

  • Eligibility for school/institutional credit.

  • Weekly jewelry and metalsmithing class for training to teach DIY workshops

  • Scheduled bench time for professional development

  • Instructor Compensation

How to Apply
Ready to dive into the world of professional jewelry? Get to know the studio at eatmetal.org/about.

To schedule an interview, please contact Elizabeth Tokoly:
Phone: 201.926.9620
Email: eatmetal@mac.com

Call for Instructors: Jewelry & Metalsmithing

EatMetal Art Jewelry Gallery and Studio | Hoboken, NJ

EatMetal, Inc. is expanding our educational programming. We are seeking talented, passionate instructors to lead adult workshops and intensives, in our fully equipped Hoboken studio. We pride ourselves on a high-quality, intimate learning environment with a maximum of 6 students per session.

Teaching Opportunities
We are looking for Lead Instructors to facilitate ongoing courses or 1–5 day intensives. We are particularly interested in:

  • Core Techniques: Fabrication, Hollow Form, Forging, Silversmithing, and Chain Making.

  • Specialties: Stone Setting (All levels) and Wax Carving.

  • Guest Proposals: We welcome unique curriculum ideas beyond these categories.

Submission Requirements
Please submit the following to eatmetal@mac.com:

  1. Professional Portfolio: A current CV and 4–8 high-resolution images of your work.

  2. Course Proposal:
    Title & Description: A compelling overview of the class.
    Logistics: Comprehensive material lists and estimated costs (instructor and student).
    Equipment: Required student tools vs. studio-provided equipment.
    Project Visuals: Images of the specific pieces or techniques to be taught.