Assistant to the Director

at  Goh Ballet

GOH BALLET ACADEMY CANADA

Job Title: Assistant to the Director
Location: Vancouver, B.C. (Full-Time Onsite)
Goh Ballet Academy is one of Canada’s pre-eminent ballet training institutions, with an enviable international reputation for excellence. Established in 1978, the Academy is now under the direction of Chan Hon Goh, former Principal Dancer of The National Ballet of Canada. People are at the heart of our success. We are passionate about bringing great dance experiences to the widest possible audience; about giving the world’s best creative talent the stage it deserves; and about providing our people and partners with opportunities to realize their full potential.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently looking to hire a full-time, experienced Assistant to the Director to handle multiple responsibilities, utilize different software for keeping records, and implement strategies which may include social media content creation and management, as well as marketing support. The suitable candidate would also provide vital information management, organizational, and administrative support to the Director at the Vancouver location. If you possess the majority of the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, and we welcome transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION

You are thoughtful and trustworthy, yet resilient, flexible and willing to do what it takes to get the job done to improve our organization and support the Director’s every need. You understand our core values and can play a part in advancing administrative processes, overall operations, and the important work of Goh Ballet Canada.

You are an extremely organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated individual. You have experience providing administrative support to high-level executives and can work independently with minimal instruction. An additional benefit would be from previous experience in social media management or digital marketing—equipping you to plan and create engaging content and assist in broader communications initiatives.

• Post-secondary degree in a related field. (Business administration, arts administration, communications). Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 3+ years, experience as an Executive Assistant, or in a similar supporting role.
• Excellent presentation skills with experience in design and marketing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient and confident with technology, specifically using Microsoft Office 365, G-Suite; Canva or Adobe Creative Suite an asset.
• Familiarity with social media channels and content, scheduling tools, and content planning is highly valued.
• Creative and innovative thinking in relation to problem solving; if you don’t know something, you’ll seek out the answer.
• Flexible, adaptable, robust, and resilient, willing to go above and beyond. You’ll care about the little details that make the Director’s day run more smoothly or that make a difference to stakeholders.
• The ability to work well under pressure and a proven ability to prioritize, manage and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Desire to grow with Goh Ballet Canada, taking on increased responsibility and a diverse range of duties as needed.