One River School of Art + Design · 1 day ago
Art Center Director - Manhasset, NY
Manhasset, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expOne River School of Art + Design is dedicated to building a community for Contemporary Art through educational programs and partnerships. The Art Center Director will ensure high-quality service for students and parents while managing staff, promoting community outreach, and driving student enrollment.
Education
Responsibilities
Manage full time and part time staff - setting goals that will help retain and grow the community of students at the school
Teach art classes where necessary
Work closely with educators to drive the best in classroom experiences through teacher recruitment, onboarding, training, lesson plan execution and teacher engagement
Drive student retention by ensuring great experiences in the classroom, proper onboarding of students, parent communication and develop new methods for increasing retention, referrals and loyalty
Maximize student enrollment by proactively marketing the school via daily lead follow up, closing new student inquiries and conducting school tours
Prepare, execute and analyze local school advertising efforts, including events, partnerships, press and outreach to drive new student inquiries and community engagement
Develop new partnerships with local businesses, public / private schools, PTA’s and community members to drive enrollment and have an active presence in the local community
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 any issues
In collaboration with upper management, set achievable revenue goals for the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a visual arts related field from an accredited, four year college or university required
5+ years experience in a leadership /management role in a service industry setting
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to network, collaborate and build relationships with clients, partners, staff, remote colleagues and others
Must possess a passion for the One River School brand
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business, Art History or Education would be a huge plus
Benefits
Paid vacation days
Non-traditional work schedule (perfect for someone who would prefer a later start and has no issues with working on Saturdays)
Company contributes to Health Coverage (you pick from a menu of options)
Take classes free at One River School
Promotion prospects - we are a growing organization looking to develop our talent from within
Training and development to prepare you for your role and for more responsibility in the future
Company
One River School of Art + Design
Founded by Matt Ross in September of 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School of Art + Design has embarked on a mission to transform art education in America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Ross
Founder & CEO
Agnes Zabawa Mauro
Chief Operating Officer
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