Office Assistant

Classification: Hourly, Part-Time

Department: Front Office at The Dance School LA

Reports To: Director and Owner

Compensation: $16 - $18/hour

Travel Requirements: Will need to travel for Recitals, Competitions, etc.

The Dance School LA is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team of Office Assistants. The organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant will work directly with executive staff to perform various routine clerical duties to support the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and completion of simple forms.
• Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
• Serves as the receptionist for the office, greeting visitors and potential clients.
• Answers phones, assists customers with studio information, directs calls to appropriate individuals, and prepares messages.
• Copies, sorts, and files records related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters.
• Prepares letters, memos, forms, and reports according to written or verbal instructions.
• Sorts incoming mail and delivers to appropriate department or individual; processes outgoing mail.
• Maintains filing systems both manually and electronically.
• Manages calendars and schedules appointments.
• Sets up studio space for class.
• Maintains cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Apple, Numbers, Pages, or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

No previous dance history required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dance: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chatsworth, CA 91311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person