Gallery & 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

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.