Supervisor: Director, Marketing & Communications
Hours: 30/week
Hourly Wage: $17.50
Term: June 29 – August 28, 2026 (9 weeks)
Neighbourhood Dance Works
Neighbourhood Dance Works (NDW) is seeking three motivated, detail-oriented, and community-minded young people for 9-week summer positions supporting festival production, communications, and site-based performance programming. These roles provide hands-on experience in professional arts administration, event production, and public engagement within a contemporary dance festival context.
All positions are supported through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility (All Positions)
Applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Job Description
Supports NDW’s communications strategy, audience engagement, and community visibility across digital and print platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with ticketing and promotional campaigns
- Support sponsorship and community outreach initiatives
- Draft and distribute media releases and promotional content
- Update website content and event listings
- Assist with social media planning, scheduling, and engagement
- Track communications and audience engagement data
- Support general marketing and communications administration
Skills, Qualifications & Assets
Required Skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Basic digital literacy (Google Workspace and/or CMS tools an asset)
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Interest in communications, storytelling, or arts promotion
Assets
- Experience creating digital content or managing social media accounts
- Basic design skills (e.g., Canva or Adobe Suite)
- Experience in outreach, customer service, or public-facing roles
- Interest in performing arts, culture, or community engagement
To Apply
Submit a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter in the same pdf.
Equity, Access & Priority Hiring Statement (All Positions)
NDW is committed to equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming workplace in the performing arts sector. We actively encourage applications from individuals who experience barriers to employment, including but not limited to:
- Indigenous, Black, and racialized youth
- 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
- Youth with disabilities
- Newcomers, refugees, and recent immigrants
- Youth from low-income or underrepresented communities
- Youth with non-traditional education or employment pathways
We recognize that skills and potential are developed in many ways, and we encourage applicants who may not meet every listed qualification to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 9 weeks
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2026-06-01
