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Published 6 days ago

Office Manager

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    August 31, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    August 7, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $60,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Education

    Description

    Ballet Tech seeks an administrative professional with strong communication and organizational skills to serve as its Office Manager. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Office Manager plays a central role in creating an organized, welcoming, and efficient environment that supports the daily operations of the school and administrative offices. This position oversees front desk operations while supporting office administration/technology, facilities, and People & Culture initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented, and an effective problem solver who enjoys collaborating across departments to ensure students, faculty, and staff have the support they need to thrive. The schedule is generally Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    Front Desk & School Support

      • Answer phones, respond to general inquiries about the school/admissions process, and redirect calls to appropriate Foundation staff or academic school
      • Assist students dismissed from class with sign in/sign out procedures and direct them to the appropriate staff
      • Serve as the first point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, visitors, and community partners
      • Manage Sign In App security check-in system for Ballet Tech
      • Receive and distribute mail and deliveries
      • Help maintain a calm, organized, and welcoming reception area and common spaces

    Office & Administrative Operations

      • Manage office supply inventory and place orders as needed
      • Support day-to-day administrative operations across departments
      • Assist with event preparation, staff meetings, and organizational initiatives
      • Maintain conference room schedule
      • Help keep the staff kitchen organized and tidy

    Facilities & IT Support

      • Communicate maintenance requests to the Building Manager
      • Assist with workplace safety procedures and emergency preparedness efforts
      • Assist with basic technology setup for meetings and events
      • Coordinate with external IT vendor and internal staff regarding support requests
      • Troubleshoot minor office technology issues and escalate as needed

    People & Culture / HR Support

      • Assist with employee onboarding processes
      • Support interview scheduling and candidate hospitality
      • Assist with employee engagement activities, celebrations, and culture initiatives
      • Provide general administrative support to the Director of People & Culture

    Required skills and experience:

    • 1-2 years in an administrative, customer service, or office management role
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Self-motivated and independent
    • Exceptional organizational skills
    • Tech savvy
    • Interest in operations/HR

    Benefits

      • Medical insurance (we pay 100% of the premium cost for individuals)
      • Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
      • Optional Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
      • Dental, vision, and life insurance (we pay 50% of the premium cost for individuals)
      • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match after first year
      • Pre-tax commuter benefit
      • Generous paid time off (PTO)

    Location

    On-site
    890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA

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