Dance Center School Programs Assistant

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Free classes at the Dance Center

Discounted classes

Job summary

Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a part-time School Assistant to support our School programs at the Mark Morris Dance Center. You’ll handle administrative tasks, registrations, scheduling, and weekend front desk duties while helping camps and events run smoothly.

You will work with children, families, faculty, and visitors, providing friendly customer service and reliable support. The role may include teaching or substitute coverage as needed, with evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of administrative, customer service, education, arts administration, or related experience preferred.
• 1 year of experience teaching dance or movement classes to children and/or teens; early childhood teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to School voicemail, email inquiries, and Zendesk; route inquiries to other team members when needed.
• Build and maintain School classes, schedules, and registration information within Active Network.
• Support School registration periods, registering new and returning students over the phone and in person.
• Support planning and day-of logistics for end of semester Friends and Family Days and Community Sharings.
• Provide weekend Front Desk coverage and other coverage as needed, in coordination with managers.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Active Network

Zendesk

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a part-time School Assistant to support our School programs at the Mark Morris Dance Center. You’ll handle administrative tasks, registrations, scheduling, and weekend front desk duties while helping camps and events run smoothly.

You will work with children, families, faculty, and visitors, providing friendly customer service and reliable support. The role may include teaching or substitute coverage as needed, with evenings and weekends required.