Equity
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and our country. In order to ensure respect and equity in employment, CDA invites applications from and strongly encourage/prioritize submissions from individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities as well as all persons at the intersections of these groups. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact info@cda-acd.ca
Job Description:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by managing the Resilience fund for independent workers and artists in dance across Canada. You will actively work to deliver the objectives of the Resilience Fund by reaching out to CDA’s constituency and working with key stakeholders to distribute the exceptional fund currently in place to assist Canadian independent dance artists recovery from the COVID-19 impact. You will provide exceptional service to the core stakeholders and become an intricate component of CDA’s progressive team passionate in supporting the dance sector.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Dissemination of information of the funding opportunity to and through the Canadian dance sector, working with our Board, the Committee and our membership organizations in an effort to reach out to as many artists as possible
- Collate applications received in response to the launch of the program
- Evaluate applications with committee
- Manage and coordinate payout of funds to workers
- Contracts/ agreements to eligible recipients of funding
- Ongoing communication within the organization and among stakeholders and constituents regarding the progress of the project, and report to the Executive Director on any challenges/ obstacles and/or need for any revision to the project as arising
- Perform all administrative responsibilities including taking notes during meetings, preparing correspondence, and managing files related to the project (electronic);
- Production/ dissemination of any presentations regarding the start, progress and outcomes of the project
You will also:
- Reporting at regular intervals to the Executive Director and work closely with CDA’s Accountant team to ensure that funds are being distributed as planned and appropriate record keeping is in place throughout the project duration
- Assist with to any other resulting work arising from the project as it evolves and that has or may have critical impact on the success of the project
- Assist with final reporting on the project
Competencies
- Bilingual (French and English) is essential.
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills (empathy, care, patience, listening skills, etc.)
- Autonomy
- Detail-oriented
Qualification:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience 2-3 years of related administrative experience, including basic knowledge and experience of book-keeping/ accounting practices
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
- Comfortable with a remote/digital work environment and cloud-based systems
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Knowledge of the performing arts, cultural, non-profit, and/or dance sector
$40 000 per year – Full time, Short term contract (8 months) 35 hours/week
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Karla Etienne by May 6th to info@cda-acd.ca
CDA thanks all candidates for their interest. All applicants will receive an email confirming we have received their application; only those selected for interviews will be contacted again. The position is subject to the award of the Resiliency Fund.
Please note we are accepting applications outside of Tkaronto (Toronto) as we have transitioned to a digital work environment.