[e-drive][JOB: ARTISTIC ASSISTANT NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA, TORONTO]

[Kaethe Yanovsky]

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FULL TIME JOB POSTING
Artistic Assistant, Artistic Department
The National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada requires an experienced individual to
assist with the operation of the Artistic Department as Artistic
Assistant. This position provides organizational management and
administrative support for the Artistic Director.
As this is a mid-level position within the National Ballet, you should
be a self-starter and must demonstrate independent initiative in the
execution of the following:

* Be the central support/contact person for all the artistic staff
* Maintain the Artistic Director's schedule
* Write all correspondence for the artistic staff
* Produce, distribute and communicate all casting and artistic
information
* Coordinate artistic events when required
* Manage all aspects of the annual Company and Apprentice auditions
* Maintain artistic department files, lists, forms, handbooks, voice
mailboxes, website

The successful candidate will have these qualifications:
* Relevant degree or diploma
* Minimum (3) years experience in an administrative assistant position
(preferably in the arts or
entertainment sector)
* Exceptional organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple projects
and work under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Able to work independently and to deadline
* Proficiency with Windows-based applications, especially MS Outlook,
Excel, Word and Palm

Additional requirements:
* A willingness to work at the theatre during evenings and weekends as
required
* Must have sound judgment and an ability to maintain confidentiality
* A knowledge of the performing arts in Canada

Please send an introductory letter and resume in confidence by Friday
June 27, 2003
by e-mail to:
enesbitt at national.ballet.ca

OR deliver your letter and resume during regular business hours to:

The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada (Artistic
Department)
470 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3K4
We thank all who apply. Only those applicants chosen for an interview
will be contacted. No phone calls please.
For more information on The National Ballet of Canada visit
www.national.ballet.ca

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