Supervisor: Artistic Director
Hours: 30/week
Hourly Wage: $18.00
Term: June 8 or 15 – August 7/14, 2026 (9 weeks, flexible start/end dates)
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 creation residency and Vertical Dance Week programming, including site-based logistics, event operations, FOH support, and audience experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residency and Vertical Dance Week logistics
- Assist with front-of-house (FOH) operations and audience experience
- Support participant registration, welcome and check-in systems
- Assist with event setup and teardown
- Provide logistical support for site-specific and vertical dance activities
- Maintain safety and operational readiness during events
Skills, Qualifications & Assets
Required Skills
- Comfortable working in active, outdoor, and physically demanding environments
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures in live event settings
- Reliability, punctuality, and adaptability
- Basic problem-solving skills in fast-changing environments
Assets
- Interest or experience in dance, site-specific performance, or outdoor arts
- Familiarity with climbing gear or rigging equipment (e.g., carabiners)
- Experience in events, FOH, or production support
- First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Familiarity with tri-lock carabiners or interest in rigging/safety systems
To Apply
Submit a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter included 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: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
