Art School Director

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The School Director is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service for students and parents of One River School. As the Director you will combine your love of art education and contemporary art with your entrepreneurial spirit to grow, nourish and enhance the school community.

• You thrive in a busy, varied environment requiring a wide skill set.
• You are committed to providing a high-touch, high-quality customer experience.
• You inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of customer care.
• You have a passion for art and the contemporary art community.

• Manage full-time and part-time staff, set goals to retain and grow the student community.
• Work closely with educators to recruit, onboard, train, execute lesson plans and engage teachers.
• Drive student retention through great classroom experiences, proper onboarding, parent communication and new methods for increasing retention, referrals and loyalty.

• Maximize enrollment by proactively marketing the school, following leads, closing inquiries and conducting tours.
• Prepare, execute and analyze local advertising efforts, including events, partnerships, press and outreach to drive new inquiries and community engagement.
• Develop new partnerships with local businesses, schools, PTA’s and community members to drive enrollment and maintain an active presence.

• Curate, promote and execute professional and community exhibitions in the gallery and cultivate local art collectors.
• Ensure the building is well maintained and well equipped at all times.

• Track income, expenses and revenue and troubleshoot issues.
• Set achievable revenue goals in collaboration with upper management.

• Competitive salaries with bonuses of $8K-$12K paid quarterly based on targets.
• Paid vacation days.
• Non-traditional work schedule (including Saturday work).
• Company health coverage contribution.
• Free classes at One River School.
• Promotion prospects and talent development.
• Training for role advancement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a visual arts related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Art History or Education is a huge plus.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership/management role in a service industry setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to network, collaborate and build relationships.
• Passion for the One River School brand.

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level:
Director

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