Art School Student Services Coordinator (Part-Time)

One River School of Art and Design•Clark, NJ

About The Position

One River School of Art & Design is seeking a part-time Gallery & Student Services Assistant to help create a welcoming environment where students, families, visitors, and art lovers connect with contemporary art and creative learning. The role supports exhibitions, engages with students, and contributes to the daily operations of an art school and gallery. It may suit someone with a visual arts background who enjoys working in a creative community. Evening and weekend hours are available. One River School blends skill development with contemporary culture across drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, manga, digital art, and other disciplines. The assistant supports student services, gallery presentation, class coordination, tours, enrollments, and collaboration with instructors and leadership on programming, marketing, design, and operations. The position is about 12 hours per week and includes weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. Customer service or administrative experience is helpful, but training is available for candidates with a creative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Passion for visual art, creative education, and community-driven spaces.
Ability to engage warmly and professionally with people of all ages.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an active environment.
Positive, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to a strong team culture.
Availability for about 12 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Customer service or administrative experience; training is available for candidates with the right creative mindset and interpersonal strengths.
Familiarity with Google Workspace tools.
Graphic design or visual communication experience, such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop.
Comfort with social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
Background in visual arts, marketing, business, or arts administration.
Interest or experience in art education, gallery work, or museum settings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, and visitors in person and by phone.
Help open and close the school and maintain a polished, gallery-ready environment.
Check students into classes and onboard new members into the One River community.
Lead tours for prospective students and families, explaining programs and the school’s creative philosophy.
Assist with scheduling class makeups and coordinating calendars.
Build strong relationships with members through attentive service.
Maintain the gallery presentation and speak confidently about student and professional artwork on display.
Ensure smooth student pickup and communicate with parents or guardians when needed.
Support enrollments, schedule changes, freezes, and other student service needs.
Collaborate with instructors and leadership on programming, marketing, design, and operations projects.