Dancewave Seeks Community Programs Associate 

                    

POSITION: Community Program Associate 

 

REPORTS TO: Community Programs Director 

 

HOURS: An average of 20 hours per week. Weekday mornings/afternoons required. Ideal schedule Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm 

 

WORKPLACE: In Person at the Dancewave Center located at 182 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11217. Occasional remote shifts may be scheduled as needed.   

 

HIRING TIMELINE: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a Zoom interview with members of the hiring team anticipated March 10 - 27th

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Tuesday, April 7th 

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: Founded in 1995, Dancewave provides access to supportive and empowering dance experiences that center social, emotional and cognitive development through movement. Developing programs to meet community needs, we use dance as a vehicle for transformation, expression, active citizenship and self reflection. Dancewave fosters a culture where dance is celebrated as a healing and inclusive art form. 

Dancewave envisions a future where dance is available to all populations, especially those who have ever been denied access to dance education. Dancewave acts as a resource and community hub for artists, educators and young visionaries, extending opportunities for our audience to participate in advocacy efforts and social change movements.  For more information about Dancewave, please visit www.dancewave.org. 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: Dancewave seeks to live its mission, vision and values at all levels of the organization. We work collaboratively and invite staff at all levels of the organization to participate in decision making that directly impacts the future of the organization. 

Dancewave is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Dancewave is seeking an Community Programs Associate to support the daily operations for our Community Programs team in our signature residency programs held in NYC schools, Older Adult Centers, Community Centers, and more, across all 5 boroughs. The Community Programs Associate will work closely with the Community Programs Manager to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of our residency programs through support with contracting, data tracking, outreach, teaching artist management, and payroll. The Community Programs Associate  will work closely with the Community Programs Manager and Director on a regular basis as well as independently. This part-time, in person position is ideal for someone interested in gaining experience with youth and adult program management, arts administration, customer service, calendar management, and data tracking. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

 

Front Desk Management

Customer service support including answering phones, visitor check in and general in-person inquiries

Payment Processing using Square POS, & HiSawyer online platform

Facility support including organizing inventory/storage, and light studio and facility cleaning as needed

Studio support including assisting Renters & Teaching Artists with technical needs, separating/opening the studio curtains

Opening and closing the facility

Program Management

Support with Teaching Artist and Partner site communication and contracting

Coordinate agreements for teaching artists and partner sites for upcoming residency programs, and ensure timely receipt of signed agreements

Coordinate Teaching Artist calls for availability, schedules, and organize responses for team review via email

Schedule meetings as needed for multiple stakeholders, including CP Manager, Director, Teaching Artists, and partner site personnel 

Conduct site visits and attend residency dates/ performances on an as-needed basis 

Data Entry and Tracking

Input and maintain accurate and up to date data for active programming 

Support regular review and updates for historical program data

Support Director of Community Programs with data collection and tracking for contributed income and funding requests 

Administrative Support

Attend weekly team meetings (Virtual) 

Support coordination of monthly Payroll 

Support Director of Community Programs with payment tracking for contracted services

Research potential partnerships and support external outreach efforts on a yearly basis 

Assist in creating presentation materials and collateral for meetings with various stakeholders

Support annual planning process with Community Programs Director, Community Programs manager, and Managing Director 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have access to a laptop with capability for Google Suite and Zoom  

Must be able to work in person at the Dancewave Center, including occasional weekends and special events

Must be at least 18 yrs of age.

Dancewave provides reasonable accommodation to job applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, except where doing so would create an undue hardship for Dancewave. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Executive Director Nicole Touzien via email at leadership@dancewave.org or via phone at 718-522-4696. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

At least one year of experience working in an educational, artistic, or administrative setting, with a preference for dance education and/or at least one year of experience providing direct customer service

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Organized and agile problem solver, comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment

Great attention to detail 

Interest in Dancewave’s mission and commitment to empowering movers of all ages

Proficiency with Google Suite (G-Mail, Docs, Cal, Drive, Meet, Forms, Maps) 

Proficiency or familiarity with Canva and Google sheets/ Excel is a plus
 

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes: 

Restorative Mindset: We are looking for someone who is skilled at resolving conflict from a restorative standpoint.

Flexible: We are a small non-profit navigating many evolving programs so there is a certain amount of adaptability needed for the role. 

Collaborative: We are a collaborative workforce, and work closely with our departments and cross departmentally. Sensitive and transparent communication is important to us. 

Committed to anti-racism and social justice: Dancewave believes in creating a work culture and programming that works to subvert oppressive systems in the dance world and non-profit industry. A commitment to pushing this work forward is a must. 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The hourly rate of $20.00 is aligned with the organization’s current compensation structure and will be the final offer for the successful candidate for this position. Dancewave offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and closures observed by the organization, unlimited paid time off, and various perks including complimentary classes and studio space. 

 

TO? ?APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@dancewave.org with the subject line “Community Programs Associate- Your Name”