Administrative & Communications Coordinator

ORGANIZATION:
EDAM (Experimental Dance and Music)

DEADLINE:
August 31, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
EDAM (Experimental Dance and Music, formed 1982) is a contemporary dance company and studio committed to the rigorous research, training, presentation, and celebration of Contact Improvisation and dance improvisation as an art form. Each season the Company produces its celebrated Choreographic Series at its Studio-Theatre, premiering new work by local guest choreographers. EDAM is led by Artistic Director, Peter Bingham, and Associate Artistic Director, Olivia Shaffer. EDAM's mandate is to provide a stable and fertile environment for the development of contemporary dance.

WEBSITE:
http://www.edamdance.org/jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Administrative & Communication Coordinator reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the company’s day-to-day communications. The ACC oversees EDAM’s social media and digital communications and coordinates memberships, registrations, and tickets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with the GM and AAD to identify and implement best practices for marketing and communications strategies that connect with EDAM’s values and community members

• Design and create original digital content for EDAM’s social media platforms

• Publish and manage EDAM’s social media, and generate meaningful engagement to build brand awareness and encourage both current and new members to engage in EDAM’s programming

• Understand social media trends and work to create high-performing content

• Monitor social media analytics and identify areas for future growth and improvement

• Respond to community requests for cross-promotion

• Communicate with EDAM’s teachers and ensemble members to gather programming information

• Set up and manage online registration and tickets for EDAM’s programming

• Respond to email inquiries regarding EDAM’s programming

• Update and maintain EDAM’s membership database

• Update EDAM’s website

• Design digital content for EDAM’s e-newsletters

• Prepare social media and programming statistics for reports

• Support the GM with the creation of participant and audience surveys

• Support the GM and AAD with additional administrative tasks for EDAM’s Choreographic Series production (November 2025)

• Support the GM and AAD with grant writing editing

• Provide critical and constructive feedback to the GM and AAD about EDAM’s programming and offer suggestions for improvements to systems and workflows

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 1–2 years of social media / digital content creation and marketing experience

• Strong copywriting skills and editing experience

• Previous experience working creatively with attention to detail, aesthetics, and design

• Working knowledge of Google Workplace, Instagram, and Facebook

• Familiarity with Canva, Later, Zeffy, Squarespace, and/or Mailchimp is an asset

• Experience with customer service or public-facing engagement

• Experience with program planning, event management, and/or volunteer management is an asset

Qualities:

• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently during peak periods

• Personable and reflects EDAM’s values in communications with EDAM’s communities and the public

• Personable and works to support EDAM’s mandate across all communications with EDAM’s communities and the public

• Demonstrates problem-solving and solutions-oriented, critical thinking

• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently

• Responsible and forward-thinking, anticipates and initiates own workload

• Enjoys working closely with a tight-knit, small team towards shared goals

• Knowledgeable about Vancouver’s dance and performing arts community

Terms:

• Must be available to work in-person 1 day per week at the EDAM office – 303 E 8th Ave Vancouver BC V5T 1S1

• Must have their/his/her own laptop

• Workload fluctuates based on slower and busier times of the year. Across the 4 months there may be some weeks where the ACC works slightly less than the average weekly hours, and some weeks where the ACC works slightly more than the average weekly hours

• Willingness and availability to work occasional in-person evenings and weekends to support productions and/or special programming

• The AAC is welcome to attend all EDAM drop-in classes free of charge and may participate in EDAM’s special offerings and workshops at a 50% discounted rate

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter (max 1 page) and resume (max 2 pages) to info@edamdance.org and CC director@edamdance.org by no later than August 31, 2025 at 11:59PM. Letters may be addressed to Sierra Megas and Olivia Shaffer. EDAM is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We openly encourage anyone interested in this role to consider joining EDAM and we welcome applications from marginalized and/or equity-seeking individuals. Should you need assistance, including accommodations for applicants with disabilities, or have any questions throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to connect with us by email to Sierra Megas at: info@edamdance.org.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be held in-person the week of September 8th.

REMUNERATION:
$30/hr