Ivanochko et Cie is seeking a part-time, Calgary-based Administrative Assistant to partner with the Artistic Director on general management of the dance company.
Ivanochko et Cie is dedicated to the work of choreographer Sasha Ivanochko. Built upon feminist values of gender equality and sexual difference, Ivanochko’s body-driven, interdisciplinary practice questions disciplinary conventions and cultural norms, and creates space for alternative possibilities and narratives of the body and identity to emerge. We are a project-to-project based company and our outreach activities are curated around the development of each new work to thoughtfully address its themes in the public arena. As a way to promote diversity of expression and to boost the critical dialogue associated with dance research and creation, we mentor emerging performance artists in building creative methodologies. We achieve artistic excellence by prioritizing deep, creative relationships, experimentation and pursuing rigorous lines of questioning towards a significant new production approximately once every 2-4 years. In between productions, we tour and teach. The ideas for all our projects and activities are inspired and informed by Sasha’s lived experiences and interactions with others. Thus, Ivanochko et Cie refers to the artists, scholars, students, administrators, presenters and public we collaborate and engage with.
I et C is relocating from Quebec to Alberta. We are seeking a part-time, Calgary-based Administrative Assistant to partner with the Artistic Director on general management of the dance company. Responsibilities include:
- supporting the transition of incorporation status from Quebec to Alberta
- ensuring the company remains compliant with any and all legal and government requirements for incorporation in the province of Alberta
- over-seeing the books and working with an accountant on year end statements
- working with an insurance broker
- some assembling of grants and related support material
- being an ambassador and representative for the work of the company and the artistic director
- website content maintenance
- some contract negotiation with external partners and contracted artists
- helping to secure funding and organizing fund-raising campaigns and events
Desired work experience and skills:
- knowledge and passion for contemporary performance, and a comprehensive understanding of current best-practices
- previous experience working with non-profit arts organizations
- familiarity and competency with WordPress
- experience working with a Board of Directors of not-for-profit arts organizations
- a comprehensive knowledge of the all levels of government funding and foundations
- an ability to listen accurately; tactfulness; reflectiveness; an ability to work independently and efficiently; a passion for the company’s mandate
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