Art Education Partnership Program Coordinator - Hybrid

Partnerships Coordinator

One River School of Art Design is seeking a dynamic business development professional to help grow and maintain our partnership programs within the tri-state area. The role will help research, market, and follow up with new partners to grow the business. Working with community partners including: K-12 Schools, Residential Facilities, After School Programs, Homeschool Associations and other organizations that might benefit from a vibrant and turnkey creative education experience. This role will be partly remote - with one day per week in Englewood, NJ and the rest of the time working from home or traveling to visit the programs throughout northern NJ.

Who we are:

Founded in 2012 in Englewood, NJ, “one river” west of New York City, One River School has embarked on a mission to "transform art education"® in America. Today, our innovative program teaches thousands of students in fifteen locations across six states. If you are ready for a career where you will make a real difference to the community in your area, we are ready to share our proven and highly successful business model with you.

We aim to be the “best place to work in the arts” - we promise to be upfront about what the job entails and give you a realistic picture of what to expect if you work for us.

What you will do:

Operational Management:

• This position will work closely with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders to manage and coordinate partnerships that drive One Rivers' growth, community impact, and brand visibility
• Maintain relationships with current and potential partners, including local schools, companies, community organizations, and industry professionals
• Organize and monitor logistics for partnership relations such as draft contracts, finalize deals, send invoices, and partner follow up

• Identify who will be the key stakeholders to reach out to
• Research potential sites/organizations that would benefit from One River programs
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise and follow up consistently with potential customers

• Assist in the development of collateral marketing materials to help promote the programs
• Assist with staffing needs by reviewing educator applications
• Assist in finding class coverages for programs
• Work closely alongside the Director of Partnerships to cultivate lasting relationships with partners
• Report weekly to the Director of partnerships to review priorities and developments
• The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organized, detail oriented, and have a strong understanding of operations and partnership development within an educational or creative environment
• May require teaching programs periodically

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or operations, preferably in an educational or creative sector
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Passion for the arts and understanding of One River School’s mission is essential
• Clean current drivers license
• Driven and goal oriented
• Bachelors degree in Art, Art Education, Marketing, or Communications Degree
• Strong knowledge of art techniques and mediums

Benefits/compensation:

• Competitive salary of $55,000

• Health company pays 60% of health premiums, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 Vacation days rising to 15 after 5 years
• 2 Personal days
• 5 Sick days
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Professional development opportunities

• A supportive and creative working environment

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution 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.