Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Studio Manager
Company: Dance Project of Washington Heights
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $50,000-$65,000
Dance Project of Washington Heights
Studio Manager
Job details
Job Type: Full-time
About the Organization
Dance Project of Washington Heights (DPWH) is home to an ever-growing community of young dance students, adult professional dancers, and various other artists passionate about dance, dance-making, and arts education. DPWH currently serves over 300 students of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic status. In addition, we make our space available to other dancers, choreographers and arts groups - furthering our reach beyond our direct student base.
The mission of Dance Project of Washington Heights is to remove barriers to dance education and to build community through dance. We believe the art of dance is transformative for individuals and communities. There should be no barriers to everyone experiencing the magic that dance holds, so we work to remove the barriers that do exist. In our efforts to remove such barriers, all of our kids' classes are Pay-What-You-Can.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a Studio Manager who will handle the daily operations of the studio and oversee the scheduling and invoicing of clients/renters. As a studio manager, your job duties include hiring and training receptionists, assuring the space is cleaned and well organized, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and managing hourly studio rentals. This is a front-facing position and includes interfacing with the community including parents, children, and other clients. The Studio Manager is expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to all existing and prospective families, clients and business partners. serving as the primary contact for Dance Project current and prospective families and the greater community. Ideally the person holding this position will also have a background in sales.
Responsibilities of the Studio Manager:
Manage and oversee the smooth operations of the studio
Hire, train, schedule and manage front desk staff
manage cleaning schedule; Monthly volunteer day
Work within a budget to maintain the supplies and inventory of the studio; manage studio repairs; handling amazon orders and subscriptions for supplies
Maintain petty cash log accurately and handle cash responsibly** (Cash Register)
Maintain multiple software operating systems; Class Pass, PeerSpace, DSP
Oversee and manage student accounts including reminders, tuition collection, and more
Provide timely communication, updates, and pertinent information to the Executive Director regarding issues or needs
Attend weekly staff meetings
Manage rental and event bookings via DanceStudio Pro and Peer space
Manage budgeting for new merchandise; sales management including monthly promotions
Provide timely communication, updates, and pertinent information to the Executive Director and other Program Managers regarding ongoing projects
Ensure that the studio is adequately staffed for all activities and maintain the studio staff’s work schedule
Basic Qualifications of the Program Manager:
Bilingual English and Spanish
Previous experience managing a dance, yoga, or fitness studio a plus
Ability to communicate to diverse audiences and communities through professional verbal and written skills
Experience managing people
Excellent interpersonal skills
Resourcefulness and independent problem-solving ability
Experience and comfort using various forms of technology/software systems
Highly organized and ability to manage and document multiple projects at a time
Experience with sales
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary range from 50K-65K depending on experience.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to HeatherG@danceprojectwh.org. Indicate in the subject heading: “Studio Manager Opening – Your Name.” No phone calls please.
Dance Project of Washington Heights celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse environment for all employees. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are especially interested in maintaining a staff that is reflective of the diversity of our student body and participating families. DPWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dance Project of Washington Heights
350 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY, 10033
6465289675
www.danceprojectwh.org
For more information:
Heather White Godfrey
HeatherG@danceprojectwh.org
646-528-9675