Front Desk Associate

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

Must have Monday through Thursday approximately 3:45-7:30pm availability.

Values And Vision: At Sunflower State Dance we provide age appropriate dance in costuming, music, and choreography. We quality classically based dance technique that also teaches students love of the arts.

Why You Will Love Working For Us: At Sunflower State Dance you will become part of a community that celebrates the arts and each other. You get to share your passion of dance and help nurture our student’s love the arts. We value you as an individual and what you can add to our community.

What Is The Role? Front desk receptionist. This role varies throughout the shift as to what tasks are to be done. Our season runs from the first weeks in August to mid-June, with opportunities for summer hours if available and desired. Training for this position starts within 1-2 weeks of post date 4/20/26 through the end of June with intermittent hours throughout July. Then back to regular schedule in August/start of school year.

Tasks include: -Preparing the studio for opening for classes which includes dust mopping dance studio floorings, bathroom sanitation and restocking, vacuuming, and disinfecting dance equipment.

-Organizing lobby area.

-Managing sellable inventory. Making sure the numbers of sellable product are correct in the system.

- Welcoming clients when they arrive and directing them where to go and put their belongings.

- Taking payments.

- Registering students.

-Managing trial lessons.

-Fitting for dance shoes and dance wear.

-Organizing of student waivers and other documents.

-Answering the phones.

-Following up with leads including email, text, and phone.

-Assistant to director.

Non-Negotiable Requirements - Must pass a background check with no criminal history.

- Become CPR and First Aid certified (paid for by the studio if hired).

- Must communicate well.

- Respectful of studio flooring and property.

Who This Role Is NOT For

- Those looking for a temporary job- this is a full season commitment.

- Those looking for a full time job- this is a part time job and does not include benefits.

- Those not willing to interact with clients or those will poor personal skills.

Benefits Of This Position:

- Time to be a student or work on other obligations. There is downtime during classes where you are able to work on homework, study, or do other things at the desk. This should not interfere with being able to greet clients, help with fittings and payments or be attentive.

- Sharing your passion for the arts.

- Resumé building and mentorship.

- Fun working environment with the balance of guidance and autonomy.

- Holiday and summer breaks.

Expectations:

- Punctuality.

- Willingness to adapt to studio vision and values.

- Communication and willingness to ask for help- we are always willing to work with our employee, but we only can if we know about it first. Whether it be needing time off, help understanding.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrence, KS 66044 (Required)

Work Location: In person