Job Opportunities: Administrative and Communications Roles (Dancers' Studio West)

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DEADLINE: August 16, 2026 - 11:59 pm

WE'RE HIRING!

We are growing our team at Dancers’ Studio West (DSW) in Calgary and are looking for stellar folks to support our operations and communications.

We are splitting up our traditional administrative and communication workloads into four focused, flexible roles. All roles are mostly remote, with occasional in-person commitment. 

Here’s where it gets interesting: all of these positions may be occupied by one qualified person OR a small, collaborative crew of 2 to 3 people. If you see one, two, or more roles that make you say, "Hey, I can do that!"—we want to hear from you by August 16, 2026.

ABOUT US

Dancers’ Studio West (DSW) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting independent dance artists. Our programming supports artists’ projects from ideation to presentation. As an organization, we are guided by community, curiosity, and making a meaningful impact. Above all, we value building warm, trusting relationships with the incredible artists we serve.

ROLES AT A GLANCE

A) Support Administrator

  • Focus: Support with day-to-day banking and general administration
  • Time: 6hrs/week
  • Availability: must be available Monday mornings
  • Compensation: $30-33/hr
  • See full description here

B) Communications Officer  

  • Focus: Spearhead consistent  public facing communications including the design and distribution of a monthly newsletter, social media posts, and website maintenance.
  • Time: 8hrs/week
  • Availability: must be available Monday mornings
  • Compensation: $25-28/hr
  • See full description here

C) Communications Specialist (Project-Based)  

  • Focus: During projects and peak season, spearhead the additional marketing and communications, including digital and print media for events, like posters, program pamphlets, brochures, etc. 
  • Time: variable, up to 12 hrs/week during peak season, anticipated 200 hrs per year 
  • Availability: must be available Monday mornings during projects and peak season
  • Compensation: $27-30/hr
  • See full description here

D) Financial Reporter 

  • Job: Support the financial reporting for our various funders and stakeholders. 
  • Time: Report-based, about 10 reports per year, anticipated 20-25 hours per report. 
  • Compensation: negotiable
  • Note: An offer for this role is currently in negotiation, but we welcome applications from interested candidates in the event it becomes available.
  • See full description here

KEY DATES

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, Aug 16, 2026, at 11:59pm.
  • Rolling Basis: We will happily receive and review applications on an ongoing basis until all roles are filled.
  • Anticipated Start Date: Sep 14, 2026.

TIME AND AVAILABILITY FOR ALL ROLES

  • Core Requirement: Attendance is required for a team meeting every Monday morning, which may occur via Zoom or in-person. 
  • Flexibility: We use a hybrid model combining fixed and floating hours. Staff members set their own fixed hours and can manage their floating hours to meet specific weekly or project-based deliverables.
  • Co-Working Sessions: team members may be required to participate in regular co-working sessions, hosted via Zoom or in-person.

EQUITY

These roles are open to all applicants. Folks from equity-seeking groups (BIPOC, 2S/LGBTQ+, and disabled communities) are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are actively seeking to promote equity are doubly encouraged to apply. 

If you have access needs that require accommodations during the application process, please contact Artistic Director Rufi Oswaldo (artisticdirector@dswlive.ca) or provide a note in this application form.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter in one of two ways:

  1. Online Form: Submit your materials directly through our application form (preferred). Apply here.
  2. Email: Send your materials to Rufi Oswaldo at artisticdirector@dswlive.ca with the subject line: “DSW Job Application - [Your Name]”. Be sure to include which roles you are applying for.

ASSESSMENT TIMELINE

  • Preliminary Review: Submissions will be co-reviewed by Artistic Director Rufi Oswaldo and Board Member Jocelyn Mah.
  • Interviews (Zoom): Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview between August 19-20, 2026.
  • Follow-up Interviews (in person): Follow-up interviews may be scheduled for August 26-27, 2026.
  • Please note: All timelines are subject to change. While we make every effort to respond to all applicants, we may only be able to contact those selected for an interview.

COMMUNITY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

Prior experience within the arts—specifically within the independent dance community—is highly valued. Given the tight-knit nature of our sector, we recognize that potential conflicts of interest are common. We actively welcome applications from individuals with existing ties to DSW, including past program participants, contractors, board members, etc.

To ensure a fair, neutral, and transparent hiring process, any significant or material conflicts of interest that arise during the review may be referred to an independent external consultant for neutral evaluation.