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2 positions available for Arts Administration Internships and Mentorships – Lua Shayenne Dance Company

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Arts Administration Internship and Mentorship – Lua Shayenne Dance Company

Start Date: September, 2018 (1 year)
Salary: $10 000 – Part Time Position for two interns

Do you have a passion for the arts, African dance and an entrepreneurial spirit? Lua Shayenne Dance Company (LSDC) is seeking two self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals looking to increase their skills and knowledge in arts management to join us!

This internship/mentorship is designed for two emerging arts administrators of African descent to fill the gap of visible minorities working in administrative roles in dance in Canada.

Organization Description

Lua Shayenne Dance Company (LSDC) is a charitable not-for-profit dance company whose work delves into the physical investigation of neo-traditional and contemporary African dance forms and mirrors its African-Canadian social and cultural context.

Internship/Mentorship Description

The Interns will report directly to the Artistic Director working closely to complete all aspects of the position. The successful candidates will be self-starters and work with the Artistic Director to produce all materials on behalf of LSDC, maintaining company records and files. The Interns will provide support to the Artistic Director for all company activities. The candidates will work out of Dance Umbrella of Ontario’s (DUO) offices and off-site. The successful candidates will receive training and mentorship from the staff at Dance Umbrella of Ontario and the Artistic Director.  The Interns will work with the Artistic Director to deliver all company programs, performances, outreach and educations activities.

The successful candidates will execute the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate performers’ rehearsal and manage shows’ schedule and the contracting process for all artists and vendors
  • Write or contribute to publications which accompany LSDC’s artistic events and community projects
  • Research and book performance opportunities including; private/local events, festivals, presenters and touring in Canada and abroad options
  • Assist with fundraising efforts
  • Assist with writing and submitting grant and foundation applications and final reports
  • Assist with the operating budget; tracking expenses and revenues
  • Providing general administration support to the AD

Qualifications:

  • Experience in project and events management, including, budgets, government
  • funding and reporting
  • Excellent computer and typing skills and knowledge of software programs
  • including; Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
  •  Post-secondary education (college or university).
  • Experience in arts administration
  • Competency in French is an asset

Personal traits/requirements:

LSDC is looking for individuals with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, the ability to take initiative, be proactive, work independently and with a team, and meet all deadlines.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter with references to:  luashayennecompany@gmail.com

Please ensure the email subject line reads – Arts Administration Internship and Mentorship.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Those selected will be contacted within one week of the submission deadline. No phone calls, please.

Deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Friday July 13, 2018

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