Administrative Director for Contemporary Dance Organization

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Dance Ontario Full time
Overview

Citadel + Compagnie, a dance organization dedicated to fostering creative excellence and community engagement, seeks an experienced Administrative Director. Located in downtown Toronto, the company is home to The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, embedded within the Regent Park community.

Job Description

The successful candidate will oversee the management of our dynamic team, ensuring clear communication and coordination of organizational plans and activities. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and coordinating staff to define expectations, empower team members, and maintain open communication channels.
  • Creating and distributing contracts for staff, artists, designers, and collaborators, while liaising with relevant unions as needed.
  • Assisting with touring and performance agreements, as well as co-production and presentation agreements for artists and partners involved in Citadel LIVE programming.
  • Developing and communicating project information and schedules with artists, residency program participants, and project partners, in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Production Manager.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Director or related position in the dance, theatre, or performing arts field.
  • The ability to lead and work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • A capacity to remain adaptable and resilient in response to the evolving needs of the organization and sector.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience in development, particularly in corporate fundraising and foundation requests, is highly valued.
  • Fluency in French is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with tools and systems such as Mailchimp, WordPress, Tickit, CanadaHelps, and CADAC would be beneficial.
Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and artistic organization. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.



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