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About the Role

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks a part-time School Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our School programs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about dance education who enjoys providing excellent customer service to create a welcoming experience for children, families, faculty, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Respond to School voicemail, email inquiries, and Zendesk, routing inquiries as needed.
• Build and maintain School classes, schedules, and registration information within Active Network.
• Support School registration periods by registering new and returning students.
• Support planning and day-of logistics for end-of-semester Friends and Family Days and Community Sharings.
• Provide hands-on School program support for camps, special projects, and seasonal initiatives.
• Increase support during camps and at the beginning and end of each semester, adjusting work schedule and teaching when needed.
• Secure last-minute weekend substitute coverage and teach when needed.
• Provide weekend School support at the Front Desk, greeting and directing faculty and families, and addressing time-sensitive issues.
• Provide weekend Front Desk coverage and other coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of administrative, customer service, education, arts administration, or related experience preferred.
• One year of experience teaching dance or movement classes to children and/or teens; early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by program needs.
• Ability to adjust work schedule during peak program periods, including camps and the beginning and end of each semester.
• Ability to teach classes and provide substitute coverage when assigned.
• Successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including background checks, as applicable.

Skills

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and effectively use Active Network, Zendesk, and other department software.

Location

• Brooklyn Cultural District

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1 year preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $22 USD per hour

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, holidays and bonus days
• Access to free and discounted classes at the Dance Center and online
• Access to special events and MMDG performances (when available)
• Invitations to cultural events extended to staff members by community partners

About the Company

• The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News).
• Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity.
• Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group, which has toured with its own musicians since 1996 and collaborates with orchestras and opera companies worldwide.
• The organization employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.
• The Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn, providing affordable classes for all ages and abilities with live music.
• MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually.
• MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.
• MMDG complies with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• MMDG does not discriminate against any qualified employees or job applicants with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability.
• MMDG makes reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.