Art School Student Services Coordinator (Part-Time)

One River School of Art and Design; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

One River School of Art & Design in Allendale, NJ seeks a Gallery & Student Services Assistant to create a welcoming space for students, families and visitors. You will help with exhibitions, check students in, and support daily operations in a dynamic art school and gallery.

The role suits someone with a visual arts background, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Training will be provided and collaboration with instructors is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or administrative roles is helpful, but training provided.
• Visual arts background preferred and interest in engaging with students and exhibitions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy gallery and school environment.

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

Skills

Visual arts background

Customer service

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Allendale - 319 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401, Allendale, NJ, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1482

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Gallery & Student Services Assistant (Part-Time)
One River School of Art & Design — Transforming Art Education

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Who You Are

• 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 weekend mornings and afternoons and some weekday evenings
• Customer service or administrative experience is helpful, but we’re happy to train candidates who bring the right creative mindset and interpersonal strengths.

Bonus If You Have

• 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
• One River School of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.