Dancewave seeks a Spring 2016 Arts Administration Intern to assist the School Administrator in the management of Dancewave’s programs. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain real, hands on experience in a non-profit arts organization. Skills cultivated during this internship will assist aspiring arts administrators interested in pursuing a career in arts administration or dance education.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to e-mail and telephone inquiries regarding classes and space rentals at Dancewave.

• Process registration and payments in Dancewave’s online database (Salesforce).

• Assist with class management, tracking attendance and parent emails.

• Customer service.

• Assist with planning of various Dancewave school events and performances.

• Assist in the daily maintenance of the studio and office.

• Assist with financial daily tasks, overseeing payments, invoices and bills.

Requirements:
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Positive and professional demeanor, flexible, can-do attitude
• Interest in Dancewave’s mission and commitment to serving youth
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Preferred:

• Currently obtaining or have obtained undergraduate degree, preferably in arts administration, dance education, or related field • Knowledge of database similar to Mindbody or Salesforce

Commitment:  Start Date: February 15, 2016 – TBD
3-4 month commitment with 20 hours per week preferred.

Compensation: Monthly travel stipend provided

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@dancewave.org , with the subject title “Arts Administration Intern”

About Dancewave
Dancewave transforms the lives of New York City youth through unique exposure to world-class, pre-professional performing arts training. Dancewave’s programs include: DANCE TRAINING (The School at Dancewave, Summer Dance Intensive); ARTS IN EDUCATION (D-Wave in Motion, Public School Master Class Tour), PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES (Dancewave Company (DC), DC II, DC III, Young Movers Ensemble) and COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE (Kids Cafe Festival, Spring Celebration.) For more information, please visit www.dancewave.org.