Emerging Artists Program Associate
1 week ago
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Job Number: J0925-0762
Job Title: EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Music
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: September 25, 2025
Closing Date: October 26, 2025
**Salary**: $28.80 - $35.98/Hour
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: 35 hours per week. An irregular work-week schedule might occasionally be required.
Job Reports To: Emerging Artist Programs Manager
**Key Activities**:
A 3-week program of professional development led by the NAC Orchestra and Artistic Director Alexander Shelley for up to 50 young artists from around the world, the NACO Mentorship Program requires proven support staff working with the NACO Emerging Artist Programs Manager to prepare and execute this internationally renowned program. The Program will run from June 8 to June 25, 2026.
Reporting to and supporting the NACO Emerging Artist Programs Manager, the Associate is responsible for assisting with the Program’s participant body including preparing audition recordings for the selection committee, communicating with participants regarding contracts, travel, and union membership, preparing and distributing orientation materials, and coordinating rooming assignments.
The Associate will also assist the NACO Emerging Artist Programs Manager with the delivery of the 2026 NACO Bursary competition, a two-day juried event held on April 20 and 21, 2026 that encourages the pursuit of excellence on the part of young local instrumentalists aspiring to orchestral careers.
**Skill Requirements**:
- Minimum 1-year professional experience in arts administration or school registrar setting;
- Classical music knowledge an asset;
- Previous work at the NAC is an asset;
- Must have excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and tact;
- Must be proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Social Media;
- Flexibility and availability to work within an irregular schedule, including weekdays and weekends, during NACO Mentorship Program and NACO Bursary Competition delivery periods;
- Fluent in both official languages is a strong asset;
- Police security verification required.
**Who Can Apply**:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
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