Co-Director

Job Type: Contract
Job Start Date: 22/08/2022
Location: Winnipeg
City: Manitoba
Hiring Organization Name: Young Lungs Dance Exchange
Hiring Organization Description:

Young Lungs Dance Exchange is a not-for-profit artist-run support organization committed to the development, creation and presentation of contemporary dance and performance on Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB.

Job Description:

Young Lungs Dance Exchange is a not-for-profit artist-run support organization committed to the development, creation and presentation of contemporary dance and performance on Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB.

YLDE’s range of projects are aimed at dancers, makers, thinkers of dance, and anyone contributing to their physical understanding of self and the world around them. YLDE believes that physical expression is a political act that requires support and community interaction. We therefore are committed to nurturing the beginnings of the creative process when artists are most engaged in experimentation, research, building new ideas and discovering new collaborations.

We’re looking for a Co-Director to join the team to co-lead our organization in supporting the evolution of dance in Manitoba. The ideal candidate will share with us a love for dance and the belief that dance should hold a vital and valued place in society. As well, they will have flexible daytime and evening availability, a strong grounding in dance/dance knowledge, strong grant writing skills, and have an excitement for creative visioning and working closely with a team to co-steer this organization.

Requirement:

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).
Strong independent work ethic, and excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in excel spreadsheets.
Strong project management skills, ability to handle projects end-to-end.
Must have a love for communicating with people, and deep respect for artists.
Must be highly adaptable and able to co-lead a team, working collaboratively.
Must have a strong dance knowledge base.
Must have flexible daytime, and some evening and weekend availability.
Must have access to wifi, work space, and a working smartphone & computer.

Qualification:

Must have experience in leading an organization or team.
Must have experience working in dance, performance, and/or the arts.
Experience working within the Winnipeg dance community is an asset.
Experience working in the non-profit sector, and with a board of directors is an asset.
Experience using WordPress, google drives, Mailchimp, Zoom, Eventbrite, Facebook, Instagram, and twitter is an asset.
Must have expertise in the areas of grant writing, budgeting, making schedules, and keeping deadlines.

Remuneration:

Wage: $27/hr
Starting Contract: $12,000

How to Apply:

YLDE is committed to the principle of equitable access to employment, and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. We encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter.
If you are interested and qualified for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume by end of day, Sunday, August 14th, 2022 to Kayla Jeanson, Board Chair, Young Lungs Dance Exchange.
By email: YLDEcodirectorcall@gmail.com with subject line: YLDE Co-Director

Application Deadline: 14/08/2022

Application contact Information:

Kayla Jeanson, Board Chair, Young Lungs Dance Exchange.
By email: YLDEcodirectorcall@gmail.com