Job Posting

IPAA is looking to hire an enthusiastic student who will assist with the organization’s general
day-to-day administration, conduct independent research, collect information about IPAA’s
history and assist with the writing of the Story of IPAA.
 
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
Office Admin
➢ Assist Executive Director with general administrative tasks, including but not limited to
➢ Manage IPAA’s drive and gather additional industry resources,
➢ Prepare a funding timeline for the coming year’s programming activities
➢ Attend and keep minutes during staff meetings
➢ Be a good ambassador for the organization; maintain a presence at IPAA
member & community events
➢ Catalogue resources in IPAA’s drive, including building a bibliography
➢ Perform other duties as needed.
 
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Story of IPAA
➢ The administrative assistant will work closely with the Executive Director and Project
Coordinator to implement activities in the Story of IPAA workplan. This includes, but is
not limited to
➢ Research and capture the history of the organization by gathering
documentation and conducting interviews with past leadership
➢ Assist in synthesizing the research and findings from gathering
➢ Assist is writing the Story of IPAA
 
The Ideal Candidate will have:
➢ Previous administration experience
➢ Qualitative research skills
➢ Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
➢ Excellent time-management and organizational skills
➢ Ability to operate online tools: WordPress, MailChimp and Microsoft Office, Google
workspaces, etc.
➢ Excellent verbal, written, and listening 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.