What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Study Associate position at Dance Place?
ATTENTION Working Artists in the DMV!!!
Are you searching for opportunities to utilize studio space, expand your network in the dance community, attend performances, and participate in classes--all at no cost? Dance Place invites you to join our Work Study program! We are seeking dynamic, motivated, and talented individuals to be a part of our nationally recognized, cultural arts center where you can fuel your artistry in Washington, DC.
Heralded as the “hub of dance activity in Washington, DC”, Dance Place is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to apply. We believe that people of color, people in the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and women must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply to our openings. Come enjoy an exciting and inclusive team environment of movement artists who share a common goal of strengthening the dance field by investing deeply in artists and centering those who have been systemically excluded from such opportunities. For more information on our amazing organization, please visit our site at https://www.danceplace.org.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Work Study Associate is a part-time, unpaid position that requires an onsite presence of a minimum of 15.0 hours per week. Reporting to the Education department, the Work Study Associate will assist the Studio Education Manager with daily class hosting and administrative duties for the program. Typically stationed in the Dance Place's lobby, the Work Study Associate will often be the initial representative of our patrons' encounters with the organization. Through enthusiastic and exciting engagement of our patrons, students, dancers, and staff, the Work Study Associate role will present a warm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere while interacting with many people who call Dance Place home. Dance Place intends to select three work study participants for the Work Study program for this exciting opportunity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At a minimum, the Work Study Associate role will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:
- Serve as the organization's "first impression" steward by creating a positive, engaging, and lasting impression of the space.
- Communicate regularly and warmly with youth and adult students and their families regarding classes, payments, Sawyer accounts, and Dance Place programming.
- Maintain accurate records of class registration, student attendance, and payment processing using Sawyer software.
- Manage youth and adult class scheduling to mitigate conflicts.
- Provide in-person patron support.
- Serve as the main class host during weekday and weekend classes.
- Ensure the lobby and studio spaces are welcoming and clean at the onset of each shift (including dry-mopping studios prior to the start of classes).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Necessary Skills and Abilities:
- Be available for onsite, shift support between 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
- Keen attention to detail with a focus on accurate data entry.
- Strong organization and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office products.
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to sit and stand for prolonged times; walk moderate distances; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch; able to dry-mop areas; frequently communicate verbally with others; view a computer screen for prolonged periods; and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers due to typing.
DESIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND ABILITIES (not required)
- An appreciation for the art of dance and Dance Place’s mission.
- Ability to contribute positively to Dance Place's workplace culture and values.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Our staff is diverse, small, lively, and highly collaborative. We have frequent interactions with visiting teachers, artists, and students of all ages. While some of Dance Place staff currently work a hybrid schedule, splitting time between our main office in Washington, DC, and remote work locations, the Work Study Associate role is an onsite position. Due to the in-person aspects of the position, all employees are required to adhere to Dance Place’s current COVID-19 policy.
