Art School Student Services Coordinator (Part-Time)

One River School of Art and Design • Westport, CT

19d • $0 - $18

About The Position

One River School of Art & Design is seeking a Gallery & Student Services Assistant to help create a welcoming environment where students, families, 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. Evening and weekend shifts are available. Customer service or administrative experience is helpful, though candidates with the right creative mindset and interpersonal strengths may be trained.

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 evening and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service or administrative experience.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools.
• Graphic design or visual communication experience, including 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 class makeup scheduling and calendar coordination.
• Build relationships with members through attentive service.
• Maintain 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed