Student Services Coordinator

One River School of Art and Design•Terryville, NY

About The Position

Are you energized by creative spaces, emerging artists, and the rhythm of a working art school and gallery? One River School of Art & Design is seeking a Gallery & Student Services Assistant to help shape a welcoming, inspiring environment where students, families, and art lovers connect with contemporary art and creative learning. This role is ideal for someone with a visual arts background who enjoys being at the center of a dynamic creative community — supporting exhibitions, engaging with students, and contributing to the daily flow of an innovative art school. Evening and weekend hours are available, making this a great opportunity for students, practicing artists, and early-career arts professionals. At One River, we’ve reimagined how art is taught — blending skill development with contemporary culture to create meaningful artistic outcomes across drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, manga, digital art, and more.

Requirements

Passionate about visual art, creative education, and community-driven spaces
Comfortable engaging with people of all ages with warmth and professionalism
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in an active environment
Positive, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to a strong team culture
Available for some evening and weekend shifts
Customer service or administrative experience is helpful, but we’re happy to train candidates who bring the right creative mindset and interpersonal strengths.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Google Workspace tools
Graphic design or visual communication experience (Canva, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
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 on the phone
Help open and close the school, ensuring 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, sharing our programs and creative philosophy
Assist with scheduling class makeups and supporting calendar coordination
Build strong relationships with members through thoughtful, attentive service
Maintain the gallery presentation and confidently speak about student and professional artwork on display
Ensure smooth student pickup and communicate with parents/guardians when needed
Support enrollments, schedule changes, freezes, and other student service needs
Collaborate with instructors and leadership on projects related to programming, marketing, design, and operations