Art School Student Services Coordinator (Part-Time)

One River School Of Art And Design; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

One River School of Art & Design in Clark, NJ seeks a Gallery & Student Services Assistant for part-time hours to welcome visitors, manage class check-ins, and support daily gallery operations. The role suits someone with a visual arts background who enjoys a dynamic school and gallery environment.

Evening and weekend shifts arise, making this a flexible opportunity for students, artists, or early-career arts professionals seeking hands-on experience in a creative community.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or administrative tasks is helpful but not required.
• Interest or experience in art education, gallery work, and museum settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, families, and visitors in person and on the phone.
• Assist with opening/closing the school and maintaining a gallery-ready space.
• Check students into classes and onboard new members into the community.
• Lead tours for prospective students and families.
• Support scheduling, enrollments, and calendar coordination.
• Build rapport with members through attentive service.
• Maintain gallery presentations and discuss artwork on display.
• Coordinate with instructors on programming, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative tasks

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

One River Clark Part Time Clark - 1171 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066, Clark, NJ, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 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 for about 12 hours per week including weekday, 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.

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, and museum settings

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