Offre d'emploi

The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance is looking to hire an enthusiastic student who will
assist with the organization’s day-to-day communications, keep up-to-date with industry news,
create content for IPAA’s social media platforms, track social media metrics, assist with
website and membership updates.
 
Duration: Flex-time position starting late-August, 2021 - latest March 31, 2022
Hours: Approx. 10- 40 hours/week, to be discussed with applicant
Rate: $20/hour with a max. salary of $10,000
Remote, work-from-home.
* This is a training placement for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
Students do not have to be studying an arts-based subject.
 
Who Are We
The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) is a member-driven organization, serving
professional Indigenous performing artists and arts organizations across Canada. IPAA
serves as a collective voice for its members and for Indigenous performing arts in Canada.
IPAA provides leadership, support, representation, advocacy, and practical assistance for the
national development of Indigenous performing arts.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
Digital Marketing & Communications
➢ Assist the Marketing and Communications Officer with implementing the online
strategy set forth by the Executive Director which includes commitments to partners,
funders, and membership
➢ Create website posts using WordPress online software in preparation for the monthly
member newsletter using MailChimp online software
➢ Assist with keeping the website up-to-date, building event pages, and writing content
for the website
➢ Keep up to date on industry news and prepare information for IPAA membership
➢ Assist with online workshops pre- and post-production
➢ Monitor and create content for all IPAA social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram), while tracking metrics and engagement
 
ipaa.ca
 
➢ Be a good ambassador for the organization
➢ Other duties as assigned.
Membership
➢ Encourage new IPAA membership with a focus on academic institutions
➢ Engage with IPAA members to stay informed on their work in the Indigenous
performing arts and create online posts to promote and share
➢ Contact members to keep profiles up-to-date while maintaining a membership
database.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
● Knowledge of and experience with various social media platforms
● Knowledge of and experience with website development
● Ability to operate online tools: WordPress, MailChimp and Microsoft Office, Google
workspaces, etc.
● High-level writing and communication skills
● Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work independently
● Familiarity with the IPAA and/or the Indigenous performing arts (theatre, music, and/or
dance) scene is a strong asset
● Bilingualism (Indigenous languages and/or French) is an asset
 
Additional Info
This is a flexible position for students and can be designed to fit between course studies. The
contract will end no later than February 25th, 2022 but may end sooner depending on the
number of hours worked per week.
Applications from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit applicants will be prioritized.
Application Procedure
Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@ipaa.ca.
Deadline for applications is August 18th, 2021.