Help Bring Dance for All!
Are you interested in working for a vital and thriving arts organization?
Jörgen Dance has exciting job openings for experienced arts professionals as well as entry level positions for enthusiastic individuals.
This page is updated as openings become available.
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:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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:
Requirements:
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:
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:
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.