We, at Dance Party Experience, are the UK’s premium dance party specialists. We work with top dance industry professionals to deliver exceptional dance experiences across the UK, with the emphasis on fun and making happy memories that last a lifetime! Check out About Us to learn more about our amazing journey.
We’ve built our reputation by providing a unique product with exceptional service from initial enquiry to delivery of the Dance Experience. We take a very personal approach to every single customer, tailoring the package to the client’s specific requests, ability and focus, and now we have an exciting opportunity for an Online Events Coordinator to join our team, as soon as possible.
We are looking for an organised, self-motivated person with second-to-none attention to detail to work on the full spectrum of the business, from enquiry and booking through to event delivery. Previous admin experience preferred and a lively interest in dance would be an asset to the role. Reporting to the Managing Director, our Online Events Coordinator will play a key role in our dynamic, vibrant team.
This is a part-time (self employed), remote position, covering 6 days a week, structured along the following lines (with some flexibility):
Hours: (office hours 9-5pm or 9.30-5.30pm)
Tuesday 9am-1pm (cover) 4 hrs
Wednesday 9am-5pm 7hrs
Thursday 9am-1pm 4hrs
Friday 9am-5pm 7hrs
Saturday shift length generally between 2hour-7hours event timings dependant (events are usually delivered between 9am-6pm Saturdays and some weekday evenings)
We are a seasonal business, peak season January – July 20-26 hours per week (option to cover Tuesday mornings when required)
Low season August – December, reduced hours 12-20 hours per week.
This position is for you if:
1. You know the value of outstanding customer service and are willing to go above and beyond when required for our clients.
2. You are super organised and thrive on creating and following systems and checklists.
3. You have impeccable attention to detail and always strive to produce work of a very high standard.
4. You are self-motivated and focused, with the discipline to be productive while working remotely from your own home office.
5. You are a great communicator, able to explain things clearly and precisely both in writing and verbally.
6. You are solution-focused and always planning ahead, foreseeing any problems that may arise and having the confidence to do what needs to be done without waiting for direction.
7. You like new challenges, learning new skills and are willing to pick up any task that needs completing. As a small business the task scope is large.
8. You know how to prioritise a busy workload so that the most urgent tasks are completed in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
9. You enjoy working as part of a team.
Skills:
The following skills, while not essential, will give you an added advantage:
• Excellent telephone manner
• Strong written communication skills
• Familiar with Google Drive and
Excel Spreadsheets
• Good time management
• Social media & online marketing experience
Please note:
We are not interested in an agency or a Virtual Assistant. We are looking for a team member who will work with Dance Party Experience and who doesn’t have a desire to build their own business (non-compete clause).
To Apply:
Please email your CV to recruitment@dancepartyexperience.com with the subject line: “Events Coordinator”
Please address the following points in your cover letter:
1. Tell us about your professional experience and why you are the perfect person for this position.
2. Why you want to be a part of the Dance Party Experience team
3. When you would be able to start and your availability
4. Whether you have a preference to be considered for role 1. or role 2.
5. Anything else not on the list that you would like to share with us
Applicants who do not complete the steps above will not be considered.
We look forward to learning more about you.
Penelope & The DPE team
