Dance Arts Institute

Company Bio:

Transformative training for the next generation - Dance Arts Institute prides itself on its progressive approach to education, offering a curriculum that is responsive to the ever-changing landscape of the dance and art sector. We are dedicated to expanding our range of Contemporary dance practices while placing a strong emphasis on research and developing career skills. Our commitment to advocating for and legitimizing Contemporary dance practices as a viable professional pursuit is a core value that drives us. We engage renowned faculty and guest artists who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our students across our Professional Training Program and Communities Programs. danceartsinstitute.ca

Responsibilities:

Digital Engagement

• Assisting with managing Dance Arts’s social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Researching and organizing digital cross-promotional opportunities within the industry.
• Helping curate and develop creative and engaging digital and social media content to promote and instigate buzz/conversation about Dance Arts’s various activities.
• Monitoring various social media channels for trending topics and conversations in the fields of dance, dance training, and the performing arts and identify opportunities for engagement.
• Scouring the digital world to identify important social media connections for Dance Arts.
• Assisting with creating and tracking digital ad campaigns.
• Assisting with curating and creating new digital content.
• Assisting with digital engagement to support Dance Arts’s philanthropic efforts.
• Supporting digital communications including, website and newsletters.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Assisting with the execution of fundraising campaigns.
• Assisting with the analysis of fundraising campaigns.
• Helping execute tax receipt mailings and thank you letters.
• Assisting with stewardship and cultivation activities for all stakeholders.
• Assisting with alumni engagement.
• Assisting with school events and performances.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong personal social media presence and passion about all things social and the role of social media in a professional/educational setting.
• Knowledge of content creation and video production, including familiarity with editing software.
• Strong writing skills and ability to express fresh, engaging ideas in copy.
• Creative visual eye and interest in creating engaging digital content for different channels.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and familiarity with (or willingness to learn) Asana, Canva, -Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Zoom conferencing applications.
• Interest in dance and the performing arts and/or working in a non-profit environment.
• Interest in professional communications for fundraising/philanthropy.
• Knowledge of (or interest in learning) Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Facebook/Instagram Ads, and other social media management tools.
• Enthusiasm and a flexible can-do attitude; strong communication focus and team working abilities.