Marketing and Administrative Intern

About ICDR
The International Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR) is the only central registry dedicated to enhancing safety, transparency, and support in the competitive dance industry. We aim to provide dancers, studios, families and event producers with critical resources and protections similar to those in other competitive youth sports, including data security, accident insurance, and tools for success. Join us as we work to create a new, trusted standard for the dance community!

Position Overview
ICDR is looking for a motivated, creative, and organized intern to join our team. As a Marketing and Administrative Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our mission through social media management, research, and general administrative support. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about dance, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

– Social Media Management:
– Assist in creating, scheduling, and monitoring content across ICDR’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
– Engage with our online community, respond to messages, and help grow ICDR’s social media presence.
– Research and track social media trends to enhance our engagement strategies and increase reach.

– Research:
– Conduct research on industry trends, competitive dance standards, safety protocols, and athlete support systems in other youth sports.
– Compile information on dance community needs and preferences to inform ICDR’s ongoing projects and strategic direction.

– Administrative Support:
– Assist with data entry, record-keeping, and file organization.
– Support ICDR’s events, projects, and communications with studios, families, and industry partners.
– Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for ICDR’s leadership team.

Requirements
– Experience in the competitive dance world is required (e.g., former competitive dancer, instructor, or studio experience).
– Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
– Excellent organizational, communication, and research skills.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
– Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
– Post-secondary education in a dance program is an extreme asset.
– Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) is a plus.
– Previous experience or coursework in marketing, communications, or administration.
– Familiarity with HubSpot, slack, and other social media management tools is helpful.
– Someone creative that can understand the tones of our different audiences (dancers, parents, studios and competitions)
– Forward thinker who knows how to develop interesting and exciting content ideas
– Content creator experience a bonus
– Video/Photo editing a plus

Internship Details
– Location: Remote, with potential travel to dance events in the GTA, across Canada, and possibly in the U.S.
– Hours: 15-25 hours per week, flexible schedule
– Duration: 3–6 months (with potential for extension)
– Paid Position: tbd
– Start Date: Mid-December

To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position and any relevant experience to [email protected]

Join ICDR and make a difference in the future of competitive dance!