Executive Assistant to Creative Director

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support the Creative Director in managing studio operations, events, communications, and day‑to‑day tasks. The role is crucial for keeping Lusaka Salsa’s growing activities seamless and maintaining its high standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Creative Director’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Oversee class schedules, teacher coordination, and student communications.
• Assist with event planning, logistics, and promotion of socials, festivals, classes, and performances.
• Support social media content coordination and online engagement.
• Handle administrative tasks including payments, documentation, and correspondence.
• Liaise professionally with vendors, partners, and clients.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and management of instructors.
• Anticipate problems and provide proactive solutions.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Communications, or a related field (advantageous).
• 1–5 years of relevant administrative or office support experience.

Required skills

• Extremely organised and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and problem‑solving mindset.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and discreet.
• Time‑management skills with flexibility to work evenings/weekends.
• Comfortable with social media and basic tech tools.
• Professional image and ability to represent the brand.
• Passion for dance, events, or community engagement (advantageous).
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in event coordination.
• Experience working in the dance, entertainment, or events industry.
• Social media management and content coordination experience.