Rae Studios Work Exchange Program
Updated: Jun 13
About the program: Here at Rae Studios we want to find ways to support our students and assist them in continuing their dance and fitness training with us. We understand that people fall on hard times and may need a little extra support so we’ve created the work exchange program for this purpose. Our Work Exchange Program provides students the opportunity to give back to the community while also finding an alternative to making payments for class. We encourage anyone in need to reach out with inquiries around the program and how they can get involved. See below for all work exchange options and how you can get more involved in the studio community.
The program is offered for a minimum three month commitment. Students who wish to continue with the program following the three months can reapply for consideration of the same position or alternate position.
About | Rae Studios: Rae Studios is a dance studio overlooking downtown San Francisco, located inside the Native Sons building serving our community since 2011. Our facility features three unique plant inspired spaces. Studio 1: "Live Your Life S1", Studio 2: "Rhythm and Flow" and Studio 3: "Creative Lab". Our spaces serve as studio rentals and private lessons by day and group classes by evening and weekends. Centralized around, hotels, shopping and various restaurants and is easily accessible by BART and MUNI. Our group classes are available in-person and online featuring a diverse instructor roster of 25+ teachers and 40+ classes 7-days a week. Our community welcomes people of all levels offering classes focused around dance including yoga for stretching, fitness for strength, cardio for endurance, and dance for technique & training.
Program Lead:
Diamond Thrower, Studio Assistant Manager | diamond@raeagency.com
Program Start Date:
Location: Rae Studios, 414 Mason St., San Francisco, Ca 94102
Requirements:
Minimum 3 month commitment
Exchange rate:
1 HR = 1 class credit (Credits only valid for weekly group classes)
Available Positions
Street Team, Brand Ambassador
Event Brand Ambassador
Studio Host Assistant
Videographer
Social Media Assistant
Brand Ambassador (Street Team)
Position Description: Help us spread the word about Rae Studios and our amazing community. As a small business we are constantly looking for ways to grow our clientele and increase the amount of students taking class with us. Street team is our business-to-business marketing strategy where we go to local businesses/neighbors and tell them about Rae Studios and give them flyers and vouchers for our classes. Head out on weekly shifts visiting various locations throughout San Francisco and telling people about our community and classes. Share your personal experiences and help connect us with other communities in our area. Additional opportunities available for interest with social media marketing.
Available Positions: 4 people
Minimum Hours: 4 hours per shift
Start Date: Monday, June 12th - Friday, June 16th, 2023
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional attitude
Familiarity with social media programs (such as Facebook & Instagram)
An outgoing, friendly personality, and a desire to meet new people
Excellent communication, customer service skills, and work ethic
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
Strong team player
Availability to work weekdays and weekends
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
PREFERRED SKILLS
Work experience as a Brand Ambassador
Experience in retail sales
AVAILABILITY NEEDED
Mon - Fri, 12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible days. Needed 1 day a week. 4 hours per day.)
WORK EXCHANGE RATE
1 hour = 1 class credit
POSITION LEAD(S):
Diamond Thrower, Studio Assistant Manager
Jessica Rae, CEO/Founder
Event Brand Ambassador
Position Description: You may have seen our studio featured in multiple events throughout Women's History Month and most recently the Founders & Creators event hosted at Trellis. Join our CEO/Founder, Jessica Rae along with Studio Assistant Manager, Diamond on regular events to help promote the studio. Gain experience in networking, meet new faces in the professional world and help us connect with partners to help grow our studio.
Available Positions: 2 people
Minimum Hours: 2-4 hours per shift
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional attitude
An outgoing, friendly personality, and a desire to meet new people
Excellent communication, customer service skills, and work ethic
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
Strong team player
Availability to work weekdays and weekends
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
PREFERRED SKILLS
Work experience as a Brand Ambassador
Experience in retail sales
AVAILABILITY NEEDED
Sun - Monday (Times may vary.)
WORK EXCHANGE RATE
1 hour = 1 class credit
POSITION LEAD(S):
Diamond Thrower, Studio Assistant Manager
Jessica Rae, CEO/Founder
Studio Host Assistant
Position Description: Come assist our wonderful hosts as they run the operations for the studio. Gather experience in customer communication, instructor assistance and overall studio maintenance and care. The host assistant is essential our floater who assists with multiple areas through the duration of their shift. This job is perfect for the person who is friendly and warm, able to work in a high energy environment and assist with crowd control as well having interests with videography and social media work.
Available Positions: 2 people
Minimum Hours: 4 hours per shift
Start Date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The front desk assistant will be assisting with a variety of duties within the studio. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain inventory of supplies and products for the studio
Assist with organization of storage spaces
Assist with cleaning in between classes during passing periods
Maintain positive attitude
Assist with check-in process for arriving students
Offering studio tours to clients
Managing social media accounts
Capturing film and photos of classes in session
Set up and break down for studio rentals
QUALIFICATIONS
Customer service experience
Excellent communication, customer service skills, and work ethic
Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written skills
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
Strong team player
Ability to lift 25lbs.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Availability to stand for long periods of time
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
AVAILABILITY NEEDED
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday, 11am - 2pm
Monthly Spotlights/Events (times vary)
WORK EXCHANGE RATE
1 hour = 1 class credit
POSITION LEADS
Ybarbo Cabrera, Studio Host
Rhealyn Serrano, Studio Host
Videographer
Position Description: Looking to gain more experience in videography and work with dancers? Come assist the studio in gathering content from our weekly classes and regular spotlights and special events. Help us by capturing the best moments from our classes and highlighting our teachers on all of our social channels.
Available Positions: 2 people
Minimum Hours: 2-4 hours per shift
Start Date: Monday, June 19th, 2023
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Gather videos from weekly classes
Gather behind-the-scenes and class videos from spotlight classes
Gather behind the scenes for upcoming events
Edit videos to be used for social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Youtube etc.)
Coordinate with management for times to film
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with film/photo
Experience with video editing
Experience with social media
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Availability to stand for long periods of time
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
AVAILABILITY NEEDED
Mon - Fri, 5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible days. Needed for multiple days a week. 4 hours per day.)
Sat & Sun, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Monthly Spotlights/Events (times may vary)
WORK EXCHANGE RATE
1 hour = 1 class credit
POSITION LEADS
Andy Blake, Operations Manager
JJ Ghera, Studio Manager
Social Media Assistant
Position Description: Looking to gain more experience in social media marketing and management? This might be the perfect position for you. Assist the management with regular marketing for the studio through our various social channels. Get a chance to share your ideas, assist in the creation and launch of company initiatives and help us keep a fresh face to the social media pages we use daily.
Available Positions: 1 person
Minimum Hours: 2 hours per shift
Start Date: Monday, June 19th, 2023
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist management in creating social calendars for upcoming spotlight classes and events
Assist with creation of weekly class promotion
Assist with creation of individual teacher promotion
Clean and update social channels
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with social media
Availability to weekday afternoons
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
Positive attitude
Goal oriented
AVAILABILITY NEEDED
Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible days. Needed for 2 days a week. 2 hours per day.)
WORK EXCHANGE RATE
1 hour = 1 class credit
POSITION LEADS
JJ Ghera, Studio Manager
Diamond Thrower, Studio Assistant Manager
Work Exchange Interest Form: