Location: 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Type: Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)
Start Date: September 8th, 2025
Schedule: Primarily weekdays, with some weekend flexibility
Compensation: $18–$20/hour + benefits

 

Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 1, 2025

To Apply: Send cover letter & resume to delana@nimbusdanceworks.org

 

About Nimbus Arts Center

Nimbus uses the power of the arts to impact individuals and communities. As Jersey City’s vibrant anchor arts organization invested in equity, diversity, and excellence, Nimbus weaves together dance company, arts center, school, and community programming. Our vision begins with the arts—we innovate new work, collaborate across disciplines, and provide accessible arts education to uplift neighborhoods, promote social well-being, and cultivate unity.

Position Summary

The Front Desk Manager is the first point of contact at the Nimbus Arts Center, overseeing the daily operations of the front desk and ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and professional environment for patrons, artists, and community members. This role supervises and schedules front desk staff, upholds organizational standards, manages customer service and escalations, and works closely with leadership to support events, rentals, and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the front desk team, including hiring, training, and scheduling
• Maintain daily operations and ensure adherence to front desk policies, procedures, and customer service standards
• Handle patron inquiries, resolve escalations, and provide excellent customer service
  
• Utilize DanceStudio Pro, ClassPass, ArtsPeople, and Google Workspace to manage scheduling, rentals, and day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with the Rental/Facility Manager to schedule staff coverage for rentals, events, and Nimbus programming
• Meet weekly and report directly to the Managing Director and Rental/Facility Manager
• Assist with basic administrative tasks as needed
• Manage office supplies and ordering (e.g., paper goods, ink, etc.)
• Foster a culture of professionalism, proactiveness, and excellence within the front desk team
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years front desk or customer service experience (arts/nonprofit setting preferred but not required)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace, DanceStudio Pro, ClassPass, and ArtsPeople
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in dance or other art-based disciplines
• Bilingual
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $15–$20/hour
• Sick time
• 401(k) EE 
• Paid Personal days and vacation time (based on weekly hours)
• Access to free rehearsal space (subject to availability)
• Free NimbusFIT adult classes

 

Nimbus is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion. BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from historically marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+ are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: While we hope to find a candidate who matches many of the above qualifications, we don’t expect a precise match. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who can grow with the organization, work productively and efficiently as a member of our small but powerful team and who values open communication. If you meet some, but not all, of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.