Founded in 1995 by Diane Jacobowitz, Dancewave is a socially conscious dance education nonprofit organization that provides access to a community dance experience and encourages individuality and whole person development throughout NYC and beyond. By creating an inclusive environment for all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, racial and socio-economic backgrounds, we engage our diverse audience through an expansive platform of dance performances and classes, youth performing ensembles, dance educator training workshops, dance residencies, college readiness events and subsidized studio rentals, reaching over 6,000 students annually.

Dancewave’s unique model combines rigorous training with artistic integrity in a supportive environment. The Dancewave Culture Model (DCM) is grounded in social emotional learning and restorative practices, a social science that studies how to build social capital and achieve social cohesion through participatory learning and decision-making. The DCM is designed to empower students to become Young Artist Citizens by leading and taking ownership of their learning and becoming active and engaged members of their community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Dancewave offers a Work-Exchange Program for individuals seeking to exchange general administrative support for complimentary studio rehearsal and/or class access. This Work Study position is ideal for emerging artists and movers who are looking for frequent studio rehearsal space and/or becoming an active participant in Dancewave classes.

Position Responsibilities

• Front Desk support including answering phones and general in-person inquiries
• Payment processing on Square + Managing concessions
• Visitor check-in
• Studio and Lobby Cleaning
• Facility support including assisting Renters & Teaching Artists with technical needs, separating/opening up the studio curtains
• Opening and closing the facility

Preferred:

• Interest in Arts and Nonprofit Administration
• Passionate about dance education and/or community connections
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, strong customer service experience
• Organized, problem solver, able to work in a fast paced environment
• Fluency in Google suite

Please send a resume to jobs@dancewave.org with the subject line Work Exchange Program. NO PHONE CALLS.