Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

HIRING: Director of First Impressions (Administrative & Receptionist Assistant)
DanceWorks (danceworksbyt.com)

Hopefully, you’re the vivacious, visionary, and conscientious person we’ve been looking for.

Are you the kind of person who:

• Dreams big — and actually follows through
• Loves people (like, genuinely loves people)
• Notices the details… and gets them done right
• Has always known you were going places in life

If you’re reading this and thinking, this feels like me — keep going.

Who We Are

DanceWorks is not your average vanilla dance studio.

We are a fast-growing, high-energy studio on the north side of Chicago bringing dance, confidence, and joy to the Orthodox Jewish community.

We are a tight-knit team of about 10 people who:

• Are super down-to-earth and supportive
• Have an elite sense of humor
• Go the extra mile for our dancers and each other without thinking twice

We care deeply about what we do — and we genuinely love working together.

About This Role

We call this role the Director of First Impressions — because that’s exactly what you are.

You are the phenomenal energy at our helm (front desk).
The one who sets the tone.
The one who makes people feel instantly at home.

You are not “just admin.”

You are the glue, the flow, the feeling of the studio.

This role starts with Sundays (in-person), with opportunity to grow into more.
Flexible start date.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming families and creating a warm, organized, upbeat environment
• Registering students and managing trial and makeup classes
• Keeping the studio stocked, prepped, and running beautifully
• Collaborating with the director and teachers to create, improve, and manage systems
• Thinking creatively about how to make things run better — and then executing

Your voice and ideas are not just nice fluffy concepts — they are essential to making our studio better.

Who You Are

You:

• Are both people-loving and detail-oriented (a rare and magical combo)
• Naturally make others feel comfortable, seen, and excited to be there
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Take ownership and follow through
• Have strong communication and presence
• Love building, improving, and making things better

You don’t wait to be told — you see what’s needed and step in.

Bonus Points If…

• You have customer service or sales experience
• You’re comfortable with systems and tech
• You’re a dancer (major plus!)

There may be opportunities to sub or step into classes when needed.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• $20–$30/hour (based on experience) + annual bonus
• Holiday bonuses + fun treats throughout the year
• A team with a phenomenal sense of humor (yes, it matters)
• A beautiful, brand new studio space
• A beyond supportive and transparent team culture
• No unnecessary meetings, no egos — just good people doing great work
• Real support, real appreciation, and room to grow in your role

The Bigger Picture

We’ve grown 500% in the last year — and we’re not slowing down.

This is a place where you will:

• Be valued
• Be heard
• Be part of something meaningful
• And actually enjoy showing up

How to Apply

If this feels like it was written for you — we’d love to meet you.

Email: tehila@danceworksbyt.com

Include:

• Your resume
• 1–2 sentences telling us why this role feels like “you”

We are genuinely excited to meet the person who is meant for this.

Tehila Nierenberg
Director, DanceWorks

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person