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DANCE ONTARIO - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

- Watching over equipment in-between performances;
- Encouraging audiences to assemble around performances;
- Having fun!

FIVE urban and exceptional dance groups will draw dusk 'til dawn dance enthusiasts, AX-S Dance, Eroca Nichols, HerciniArts, Gadfly, and Jay 9 Dance Projects. Drawing from the physical landscape of the Distillery District, dancers will stage works along laneways and rail lines, off buildings, and into the sunrise, bringing elements of surprise to Canada's foremost Victorian architectural site.

Contemporary, Modern, Street Dance, Aerial, and live music will rule on October 3/4 as part of Scotiabank's Nuit Blanche dusk 'til dawn "contemporary art thing."

Performance Schedule:

800pm - Hercini Arts
830 - Jay9
900 - Eroca Nicols
930 - Gadfly
1000 - AX-S Dance
1100 - Hercini Arts
1130 - Jay9
1230 - Gadfly
100 - AX-S Dance
145 - Hercini Arts
215 -Eroca Nicols
245 - Gadfly
315 - Jay9
345 - AX-S Dance

Please email or call with your interest, as soon as possible:

jessica@danceontario.ca
416.204.1083

Dancemakers - PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Dancemakers is seeking a strong administrative and producing partner to lead the organization into the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will have at least five years of senior level experience on the national stage and understand the complexity of operating a mid-sized Toronto-based arts organization that is a leading space for the creation, presentation and development of contemporary dance.

Job Description
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Artistic Director, the Producing Director is responsible for the resource management and financial and administrative operations of the organization including but not limited to strategic planning, fundraising, project management and touring. The Producing Director will ensure that the organization’s human, financial, facility and material resources are adequate for it to achieve its objectives.

Skills include:
* The ability to lead productive relationships with a diverse group of individuals including artists, administrative personnel, board volunteers, private and public sector funders, political and community leaders and members of the public
* Ability to clearly and effectively communicate organizational priorities in both verbal and written forms. English is the organization’s primary working language but the ability to work in French is an asset
* Excellent mastery of financial and managerial accounting principles
* Ability to design and implement marketing and development strategies
* Ability to strategize on both a short- and long-term basis
* Sophisticated networking and relationship building experience
* Investment in and a deep curiosity for dance and/or contemporary performance

Responsibilities include:
Financial management:
* Prepare and manage the annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets
* Oversee cash-flow, working capital, payroll, benefits and insurance programs and investments
* Ensure timely reporting to regulatory authorities
* Oversee the comptroller and bookkeeper

Development:
* Research, prepare and manage all public and private granting programs
* Design and implement an individual giving plan
* Oversee special events
* Oversee board and other volunteer committee fundraising initiatives

Facility management:
* Manage Artscape relationship
* Ensure adequate rental revenues while maintaining appropriate balance between company activities, curated events and non-curated activities and rentals

Communications and marketing:
* Create and/or supervise the communications and marketing operations

Board Liaisons:
* Maintain effective communication
* Prepare and present financial statements
* Coordinate and support committees and special initiatives
* In conjunction with the AD and the executive, ensure appropriate succession and governance goals are met

Programming and project support:
* In close collaboration with the AD, support the development of a strong curatorial vision by advocating, and building the resource support for, all of the organization’s artistic activities
* Assist in building local, national and international partnerships with artistic collaborators, presenters, and organizations
* Maintain necessary permissions, copyrights, royalties and licensing fees for artistic works
* Develop and administer, in conjunction with the AD, all touring and outreach programs

Staff management:
* Hire and supervise all full-, part-time and contractual administrative staff
* Ensure the professional development of administrative staff
* Maintain relationships with unions and professional organizations where applicable

Public relations and advocacy
* With the AD, act as a pro-active voice for the organization and its interests in matters of advocacy, profile and impact

About Dancemakers
Dancemakers was founded in 1974 when a group of independent dancers came together to create and perform new choreography. Peggy Baker and Robert Desrosiers were among the early company members. In the 70s and 80s, artistic directors such as Anna Blewchamp, Carol Anderson and Bill James led the company in pushing the boundaries of creation. Under the artistic direction of Serge Bennathan from 1990 to 2006, the company's reputation continued to spread throughout Canada, the Americas and Europe.

In 2006, award-winning dancer/choreographer Michael Trent was named the organization’s Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer.

Mission Statement
Dancemakers animates a space where contemporary dance creation, presentation and development provoke unexpected discoveries, sensations and meanings.
Dancemakers invites artists and publics - locally, nationally and internationally - to engage in dance that mines the relationships between bodies, environments, sounds and images, all starting from the here and now.
Dancemakers works through a rigorous meeting of collaborators who investigate the collision between dance, other fields and the questions that inform them.
Applications should include a CV, a letter of interest and two writing samples (one must deal with marketing /communications and the other with fundraising/development)
Deadline for submission: September 18, 2009
Please email application, in PDF or .doc formats only, to the attention of Clive Veroni, Chair, Board of Directors to pdcompetition@dancemakers.org

We thank everyone for their interest in Dancemakers. Those who will be invited for an interview will be contacted by September 25, 2009.

Dancemakers.org
416-367-1800

Toronto : North York Community House(NYCH)

North York Community House(NYCH) is a multi-service agency serving residents living in the Lawrence West neighbourhoods. Its mission is to assist newcomers to settle, integrate and become vibrant members of the community; to help residents improve their economic conditions; and to help build strong neighbourhoods.

The Get Moving! Program is an active living program aiming to encourage its participants to increase their daily physical activity, increase their intake of fruits and vegetables and learn about healthy active choices in a supportive environment. Participants receive a healthy nutritious snack and are provided with opportunities for structured physical activity such as different dance forms, yoga and aerobics. In 2008 the program served over 500 adults and 260 kids and youth in different settings including schools and community spaces.

Maria Macri
Get Moving! Program Coordinator
Women's & Family Programs
North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave West, Suite 226
North York, ON M6A 3B4
T: 416.784.0920 x 230
F: 416.784.2042
mmacri@nych.can www.nych.ca

Toronto : Jumblies Theatre

Executive Assistant Intern
Short-term position (24 weeks)
September 28, 2009 to March 31, 2010 (with potential for renewal)

Jumblies Theatre is a Toronto based company that makes art in everyday places, with, for and about the people and stories found there. Jumblies has received short term funding from The Youth Internship Program (YIP), Career Focus program, which provides emerging cultural workers and artists with work experience that will ideally lead to ongoing employment.

With direction and support from the Artistic and Managing Directors, the Executive Assistant Intern will:
· Develop and maintain participant tracking systems for all Jumblies projects and activities
· Establish and implement an income and expense tracking system integrating all Jumblies projects & activities
· Develop administrative & tracking systems for our training/mentorship program, including intern admissions, assessment, placement and evaluation
· Participate in and provide support to the Arts4All Essentials course in Dec. 2009
· Design and implement a documentation and evaluation system (written, photographic & digital) for Jumblies projects & activities
· Develop and maintain Jumblies database, tracking all stakeholders: artists, partner organizations, funders, supporters, participants etc.
· Design and implement promotional initiatives for Jumblies events, seminars and productions · Carry out other administrative duties as required

Qualifications:
· The candidate must have graduated from college, university or cegep within the last 4 years, in Arts Administration or related field
· Prior administrative experience in an office setting
· Knowledge and understanding of community arts field
· Can work independently with ability to seek timely and appropriate direction
· Excellent computer skills: including at least Mac OS10, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FileMaker Pro
· Digital media skills an asset (e.g. HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign)
· Highly developed organizational skills
· Strong numeracy and literacy skills
· Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
· Social and communication skills
· Drivers licence

Please note that the intern will have to be deemed eligible by Human Resources Skills and Development Canada (HRSDC) and must be unemployed or under-employed; between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive); a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada; may not be in receipt of EI benefits immediately before or during the internship; may not participate as part of co-op, certificate or credit programs with any university, college or training Institution; and may not have participated in any of the Youth Employment Strategy Work Experience Programs targeted at post-secondary graduates.

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
Rate of Pay: 18$/hour
Application Deadline: September 18, 2009

Please submit application by post or e-mail to:
Keith McNair, Jumblies Theatre c/o The Gardener's Cottage, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough, ON M1G 1B2
keith@jumbliestheatre.org

Toronto : Ballet Jorgen Canada

is looking for the following positions for its Winter/Spring 2010 Season.

1. ASSISTANT STAGE CARPENTER

This position includes touring of Cinderella from January to late April 2010 as well as some additional part time work throughout the Fall of 2009 and May 2010.

Qualifications would include
Solid technical background in theatre and theatrical carpentry
A driver's license is a necessity and experience driving a 5 ton would be an asset.

2. STAGE MANAGER

This position involves touring of The Nutcracker and Cinderella

Qualifications would include soluid stage management background in theatre or dance.

A driver's license is essential.
Responsibilities include statement management and other duties as well as driving production vehicles including a cube van.

3. WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

The position involves some touring as well as Toronto shows.

Qualifications would include a solid wardrobe background in theatre. A driver's license is essential.
Responsibilities include fittings, repairs and altrerations as well as supervision of the maintenance of costumes while on tour, as well as driving production vehicles including a cube van.

Please fax resume to Cindy Smith, Manager at 416 415 2865 or e mail to : productionmanager@balletjorgen.ca

Toronto : Ontario School of Ballet:

Looking for an individual to take administrative and teaching hours.

Ontario School of Ballet & Related Arts is seeking an individual to fill a part-time administrative position as well as a primary ballet teaching position. Applicants must be friendly and outgoing with strong organizational and communication skills. Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset and the ability to work on a team is essential.

If you are interested, please email your resume to staff@ontarioschoolofballet.com or call (416) 656-9568

Facility Attendant : Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Period of Employment: On-going

Start Date: September 21 2009

Time: (Evening and weekend shift times vary but will be between 4:30 - 10:30 mon - thurs and between 8 and 6 on weekends).

Responsibilities:
-General Office duties (including answering the telephone, providing customer service, daily records and logs, clay and gallery sales)
-Security and lock up of the building
-End of shift accounting procedures
-Registration of clients into programs and workshops
-Administrative tasks as assigned (calling clients, maintenance of firing tag system)
-Ensuring that any needs of clients and teachers are met (classrooms are properly set up, providing general information to clients)
-Attend staff training, workshops, and meetings as assigned
-Respond to inquiries, questions, problems and concerns from participants and parents when necessary
-Giving tours of the facility

Qualifications:
-Experience in customer service
-Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
-Computer skills (Word, Excel, etc…)
-Interest in community arts
-Attention to detail and procedure is critical
-Experience with cash an asset
-Flexibility, punctuality, reliability, and self motivation required

Wage: $10.67/hour
Application Deadline: August 31, 2009
Apply Today: To apply for this position, mail, fax or hand deliver your application, resume and cover letter which describes your qualifications to: Stella Warwar, Recruitment Co-ordinator, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M1P 4N7, Fax:(416)396-5121. * Please indicate job title and location on your cover letter.

Contact for more information: Deanne Sue-A-Quan, Acting Community Cultural Coordinator, Phone Number: 416-396-4027

The Metcalf Foundation : Executive Assistant/Office Manager

The Metcalf Foundation has an opening for an Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

This individual will provide administrative support to the President of the Foundation, run the day-to-day operations of the office and assist, as needed, with special projects. The position of Executive Assistant/Office Manager is a permanent, full-time position.

A full posting for this position, including application information, is available on the Foundation’s website at http://www.metcalffoundation.com.

City Dance Corps is looking for a Part Time Receptionist!

This is a young and vibrant studio offering a variety of services.

Experience is required. Must be adaptable to a fast paced environment, high degree of multi-tasking, and efficient in gaining product knowledge. The ideal candidate is highly enthusiastic, outgoing, responsible, and detail–oriented, with strong motivational, communication and Interpersonal skills.

· Mandatory computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. · Dance experience is an asset!

Hours: 4:00pm -10:30pm Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm-8pm on Friday's, and possible Saturdays and Sunday's. Hours will be determined accordingly.

Please email your resume to estelle@citydancecorps.com
(Please write in subject, Reception Application. No phone calls please.)

*Only those considered for the position will be contacted for an interview*

Innovative Rhythm Dance Studios: Administrator

Innovative Rhythm Dance Studios looking for administrator for the 2009/2010 season. Applicant must be good with computers, creative, self-motivated, organized and outgoing. A dance background is a definite plus since teaching may be a possibility. Looking for someone for 4-5 days a week from approx 4-9pm.

If you want to be a part of a growing studio in Etobicoke please send your resume to shauna@irdance.ca

Dominican Republic :WE'RE LOOKING FOR TALENTED ENTERTAINERS & MANAGERS WITH STAR QUALITY

And Star Quality deserves Star Treatment.

OK, so we can't offer you a private jet, however we can offer you a sun soaked season abroad in the Dominican Republic, a very competitive salary, insurance, your own room in a quality apartment with all the rent and bills paid, meals in your hotel restaurant and flights to and from the resort.

The E3 Group are recruiting on behalf of Signature Vacations and First Choice Holiday Villages for an exciting and dynamic entertainment product that is brand new to the Dominican Republic. We are looking for entertainers with big personalities, charismatic compères and skilled entertainment managers who enjoy running daytime events and socializing with the guests.

Whether you consider your strength to be in presenting or in singing and dancing, we would like to hear from you.
INTERESTED?

Please email your resume and photo to:
Bev Hoey: bev_hoey@e3grouponline.com
Or for further information please call our UK based Hotline: 01144 12737 04961
www.e3grouponline.com

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