Admissions Associate

Tapestry Folkdance Center is looking to hire an Admissions Associate to serve in a customer-facing position, managing admissions for our social dance events. The role will report to Tapestry’s Operations Manager and work closely with dance night volunteers. The position will have a variable schedule, working mandatory holiday-season weekend shifts (dates listed below), weekly Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting in January, and be available to pick up weekend shifts as needed throughout the year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Open the building and ensure facilities are clean and supplies (i.e toilet paper, paper towels, sodas) are stocked

• Set up and open the admission desk - putting out any relevant signage for the night’s events

• Connect with, support, and occasionally help train or onboard volunteer greeters and admissions support volunteers

• Welcome callers/musicians for the night and make sure they know the invoicing process

• Distribute dance passes to appropriate volunteers

• Serve as the staff point-of-contact in the building for the duration of your shift - troubleshooting issues that may arise, answering questions, etc

• Be trained on emergency procedures and able to direct people should issues arise

• Be CPR and first aid certified - Tapestry Folkdance Center will pay for certification if needed

• Monitor security cameras as necessary or appropriate throughout the night

• Verify starting and ending cash

• Process payments for the night

• Perform system maintenance/data cleaning as needed within admissions technology systems

• Help manage elements of Tapestry’s membership program including member card printing and distribution and processing membership orders at the admissions desk

• Close out the admissions desk and ensure everything is left securely

• May occasionally be asked to help staff special events or outreach initiatives

• Other duties as assigned or as may reasonably arise within a customer service/admissions shift

• Attend biannual all staff meeting

To be Successful, a Candidate should:

• Be Technologically savvy, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly

• Be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment

• Be highly self-directed and motivated, while able to work collaboratively and respectfully with staff and volunteers

• Have strong Customer Service instincts, with the ability to offer a warm welcome, stay calm under pressure, and listen and respond to questions thoughtfully. Personable and friendly demeanor, with clear verbal communication skills

• Be able to connect and align with Tapestry’s mission and values

Hiring Timeline:

• Job Posted: November 5, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Phone Screenings: November 16-17, 2026

• In-Person Interview: November 19, 2026

Mandatory Availability:

• Sunday December 6, 5pm-9pm

• Thursday December 10, 6pm-9pm

• Sunday December 13, 4:30pm-9pm

• Saturday December 26, 6pm-10pm

• Sunday December 27, 5pm-9pm

• Saturday January 2nd, 6pm-10pm

• Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm starting January 6th

• Thursdays 6pm-9:30pm starting January 7th

• Sunday January 10th, 5pm-9pm

• Saturday January 16th, 6pm-10pm

Pay to range between $17-18.50/hour. Tapestry Folkdance Center offers PTO, Sick, and Holiday benefits plus opportunities to participate in Tapestry’s dance programming at no charge.

To apply, please complete our online application form at https://forms.gle/7aAvdGUdAwGvH5QC8 by November 15, 2026.