ABOUT DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S

Dancing with Parkinson’s (DWP) is a registered Canadian charity founded in Toronto in 2008. We are dedicated to bringing joy, movement, and community to people living with Parkinson’s disease, seniors, and those with neurological conditions through inclusive, arts-based programming.
Grounded in compassion, accessibility, and the transformative power of the arts, our evidence-based dance and movement programs are specifically designed to support and enhance functional fitness, mobility, and overall quality of life. With a strong foundation in therapeutic practice and artistic expression and over 5,000 participants, DWP continues to grow as a national leader in accessible programming for people of all abilities.
www.dancingwithparkinsons.com

POSITION SUMMARY

DWP is seeking a passionate Administrative Assistant to play a central role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of our organization. The administrative role is both behind the scenes and front facing with our participants and stakeholders. This position helps to coordinate the national dance class program, supports the CEO and leadership team, and ensures the effectiveness of internal systems and communications.
The Administrative Assistant will oversee communications with participants and stakeholders, maintain administrative systems, assist with event coordination, and help implement strategic initiatives in each department.
This is a 30-hour-per-week (0.75 FTE) role, with required availability Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. While the position is primarily remote, occasional in-person event attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Strong administrative experience, ideally within the nonprofit or charitable sector.
• Proven project management skills.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in digital tools and platforms, with a willingness to learn new systems quickly.

PEOPLE & PROJECT SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort working with diverse stakeholders including donors, partners, staff, and board members.
• Strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

CULTURE AND COMMITMENT

Dancing with Parkinson’s is committed to equity, inclusion, and diverse representation both internally and in our community. We are committed to building a diverse team and welcome and encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including Indigenous peoples, radicalized individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact annmarie@dancingwithparkinsons.com. We are committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible hiring process for all candidates.