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.
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
About the Role:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about visual art, creative education, and community-driven spaces. The ideal candidate is 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 is also essential.
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 • Customer service or administrative experience is helpful, but we're happy to train candidates who bring the right creative mindset and interpersonal strengths
Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.