Job Description 

The Education Program Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support for Ballet Jörgen’s Summer Dance Intensive Programs. These programs offer summer dance training for students from ages 9 to 20. There are five levels designed for different abilities, ranging from beginner to emerging artists seeking a professional career in dance. The primary objective of the Company’s Summer Dance programs is to build knowledge and skill across age groups and geographies. The work provided by the Education Program Coordinator will help ensure the Company can meet this objective.  

Main tasks for the Education Program Coordinator include administrative work on program registration, supporting student orientation, and providing assistance for students, parents and guardians. The ideal candidate will have an interest in performing arts administration or education. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Chaperoning duties on site at company studios;  

• Assisting with binder preparation for summer program dorm chaperones;  

• Entering data gathered from Summer Dance feedback forms;  

• Putting together preliminary program paperwork with 2025 updates;  

• Assisting with studio preparation, set-up for showings;  

• Preparing class lists, checking class attendance; 

• Escorting students to appointments as needed;  

• Assisting with research for future informational communications; 

• Assisting with social media content generation; 

• Updating and monitoring daily schedules with respect to faculty & accompanists; 

• Various other tasks as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Post-secondary education in Dance/Arts and/or Arts Administration or equivalent experience 

• Ability to work with children, youth and adults with confidence 

• Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)  

• Knowledge of and experience with WordPress is an asset 

• Accurate data entry and tracking skills, Excel & Database work, Raisers Edge experience an asset 

• Knowledge of and experience with Excel, Word and Zoom 

• Able to work with confidential information 

• Excellent and detailed organizational skills with people and with numbers 

• Pleasant, confident and affable telephone and email manner 

• Ability to follow directions and work unsupervised 

• Full G License is an asset 
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends. 

This job is made possible through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program. Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age AND be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.  

Employment Length: 9 Weeks  

Start Date: June 9, 2025

Hours:  30 hours per week 

Compensation: $17.50/Hour 

To Apply: 

Email resume to education@balletjorgen.ca with “Education Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Application deadline is May 8, 2025.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In -person Interviews will be conducted May 9, 12 and potentially May 13.  

*This job is made possible through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program. 

Job Description  
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support at Jörgen Dance to ensure the daily operations of the Company run efficiently and effectively. This position is an excellent entry level position for anyone who is interested in working in the arts and/or non-profit industries, exposing the individual to all aspects of arts administration.   

The Administrative Assistant will assist with general office management & administration, accounting, marketing, database maintenance, fund development, studio rentals. The position will require exceptional time management and organizational skills, and the ability to multitask as it often requires switching between different tasks throughout the day.    

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Filing, photocopying, scanning  

• Processing, distributing, posting mail    

• Managing the Company’s general email inbox and main telephone line   

• Raiser’s Edge Database Maintenance (data entry, record processing) - training provided 

• Work with Propared Itineraries – training provided 

• Data entry and Research 

• Assistance with marketing as needed (updating website, drafting e-newsletters) 

• Assistance with accounting (invoices, managing deposit logs, receipts’ retrieval) 

• Coordinating studio bookings 

• Other duties as required   

Requirements:  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is a must  

• Exceptional attention to detail is a must   

• Some experience with Outlook, Office 365 and/or SharePoint is a major plus   

• Knowledge of and experience with WordPress is an asset 

• French is an asset  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills   

• Punctual and able to perform tasks independently   

• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative   

This job is made possible through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program. Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age AND be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.  

Employment Length and Hours:  
9 weeks (30 hours/week); working hours are between 9am-7pm Monday-Friday, occasional weekends or evenings might be required.  

Start Date: June 2, 2025 

Pay: $18/hour 

Work Location:  
Jörgen Dance Head Office 160 Kendal Ave, Bldg. C, Rm. 126, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3 

To Apply:  
Email resume to aleksandra@balletjorgen.ca  with the subject “Administrative Assistant” by May 14, 2025. In-person interviews will be conducted on May 14, 20-21.  

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls/emails please. 

Professional accompanists are welcome to apply to Jörgen Dance & George Brown Dance!

Pianists are needed for ballet classes, and George Brown Dance also schedules:

• Percussionists for modern dance classes
• Pianists for Vocal and Chorus Repertoire classes
  Accompanists will potentially be called upon to play for a ballet class for the company, and/or as a substitute for George Brown Dance classes. This may lead to contracts for regular classes during school terms.

Resume and cover letter can be submitted to dance@georgebrown.ca (Please let us know your availability).

To see our list of Accompanists, click here.

Professional Dance Teachers are welcome to apply to Jörgen Dance & George Brown Dance!

Teachers are needed for ballet & pointe classes, and George Brown Dance also offers:

• Modern dance classes
• Jazz classes
• Hip hop classes
• Chorus repertoire classes

Ballet teachers will potentially be called upon to teach for the company; all teachers may be asked to substitute for George Brown Dance classes. This may lead to contracts for regular classes during school terms.

Resume and cover letter can be submitted to dance@georgebrown.ca(Please let us know your availability).

To see our current list of Faculty members, click here.

Are you looking to gain experience and skill by becoming a volunteer?

For more information and to learn how you can be a part of our organization click here.

Please note that volunteering with Jörgen Dance is an unpaid position.