Business Operations Coordinator
Dancewave
Salary: $20/hr
Type of Position:
Application Post Date:
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Link to PostingAbout Our Organization
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
Job Position Summary
The Business Operations Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of a vibrant dance education nonprofit organization. Working closely with the organization’s Managing Director and Facilities and Rentals Manager, the Business Operations Coordinator helps to ensure the organization provides consistent and reliable service year-round.
Roles & Responsibilities
Operations (55% of time)
- Oversee daily operations and ensure high quality customer service experiences at the Dancewave Center; manage phone lines, general inquiries and internal staff operational support.
- Support rentals and special event scheduling, invoicing, and communications.
- Oversee facility communications, including managing general email accounts and monthly staff updates.
- Monitor and manage merchandise and concessions inventory, sales, and staff coordination.
- Support coordinating logistics for community engagement activities and volunteer events
Financial Management (40% of time)
- Manage financial processes including invoicing, billing, expense tracking, deposits, and monthly reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, audit preparation, and financial communications with stakeholders.
Personnel (5% of time)
- Assist Managing Director with HR functions such as onboarding/offboarding, PTO tracking, annual training compliance, and IT support.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@dancewave.org with thesubject line “Operations Coordinator – Your Name”
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.