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Deadline for Applications: August 31, 2023

Job Summary

The Dance Week/Day and Dare 2 Dance Coordinator is a part-time casual administrative Contract for Services position which runs from October 2023 to May 2024. This position is ideal for a university or college student, or for someone looking to supplement their income with a casual and flexible experience.

The primary functions of this position are:

• Assisting the Dance Nova Scotia Executive Director with the search for the annual Dance Week Ambassador(s),
• The coordination and execution of the provincial Dance Week program and its Dare 2 Dance components,
• Acting as the liaison with the dance and general community within the province of Nova Scotia regarding events happening for International Dance Day.

Key Responsibility/Deliverables

Dance Week Ambassador(s)

• Work with the Dance Nova Scotia Executive Director to:
• Seek out nominations for the Dance Week Ambassador(s),
• Select the individual(s) to represent dance as Dance Week Ambassador(s),
• Liaison with the chosen Ambassador(s) leading up to Nova Scotia Dance Week and International Dance Day
• General promotion of the Ambassador9s) and the program.

Nova Scotia Dance Week/International Dance Day

• The coordination and execution of the provincial Dance Week program and its Dare 2 Dance components, including:
• Contacting dance and performing arts groups, dance organizations and dance schools in Nova Scotia to educate them on the Dance Week/Day and Dare 2 Dance programs
• Communicating activities and information with the dance community, business partners, government stakeholders, and media
• Promotion of Dance Week/Day and Dare 2 Dance
• Maintain awareness of events happening across the province for Dance Week/Day

Dare 2 Dance

The coordination and execution of the Dare 2 Dance programs, including:

• Connecting with elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools to encourage their participation in Nova Scotia Dance Week via the Dare 2 Dance school program.
• Make Dance Week/Day inclusive for seniors by contacting retirement and care facilities to encourage their participation in Nova Scotia Dance Week via the Dare to Dance Seniors
• Support interested schools and organizations with information and resources of how they can integrate Dare 2 Dance into the school and/or classroom.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with multiple social media channels and platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok
• WordPress web publishing experience an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Docs, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Creative thinker
• Independent with the ability to work 
• Knowledge of local, and regional dance community
• Ability to manage event bookings in a diverse arts environment
• Budget management and planning experience
• Excellent communications, time management, and organizational skills
• Access to own vehicle/transportation an asset

Terms

Job Title:   Dance Week/Day and Dare 2 Dance Coordinator
Location:   Remote and the Dance Nova Scotia Office
Supervisor:   Executive Director
Duration:   October 2023 – May 2024
Type:   Part-Time Casual

Compensation:
The contract period is a flexible part-time casual position and will be based on delivery of services within the key responsibilities for a total contract fee of $4000.00