WE’RE HIRING A PROGRAMMING MANAGER

Young Lungs Dance Exchange is looking for a Programming Manager to join our team for the 2026–2027 season!

Working alongside the Executive Director, the Programming Manager will help coordinate Young Lungs’ programming, including Artist Residencies, workshops and community events.

We’re looking for someone who shares our love for dance and the creative process, enjoys working with people and has experience planning and coordinating events.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Programming Manager

Starting wage: $26/hour

Hours: 15 hours per week for 31 work weeks

Contract: November 2, 2026 – July 2, 2027

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba / Treaty 1 Territory

Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT

The contract includes four unpaid weeks, including two weeks during the December holidays and two additional weeks scheduled in consultation with the Executive Director.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line YLDE Programming Manager.

Young Lungs Dance Exchange is committed to equitable access to employment and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Programming Manager Call 2026 Download

2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, October 18, 2026
2:00pm –3:00pm CT
Online via Zoom

Join us for Young Lungs Dance Exchange’s Annual General Meeting!

We’ll share updates on what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88549619658?pwd=UYQoIRbrZ4iy34rseZzCSlotZ3j5SH.1

A NEW SEASON AT YOUNG LUNGS DANCE EXCHANGE

As we begin a new season at Young Lungs Dance Exchange, we’re welcoming Emma Beech as our new Executive Director and thanking Alex Elliott for her three years of leadership.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the time, care and contributions Alex has brought to Young Lungs.

WELCOME EMMA BEECH

I am so grateful and excited to step into the role of Executive Director. I really believe in the work Young Lungs does to make space for artists to explore, support each other, and learn together. Young Lungs is a group project; it’s a collaboration with the community. It is my hope that Young Lungs’ mission to support the evolution of dance in Manitoba is done by providing opportunities for people to come as they are. I’m really looking forward to the year ahead with you all. Please say hello, or reach out as I would love to hear about your needs and your thoughts.

— Emma Beech

THANK YOU, ALEX ELLIOTT

I am a choreographer today because of Young Lungs Dance Exchange. Twenty years ago this organization created a platform for dance makers like myself to create new work with peers, as well as foster an open and encouraging environment for collaboration with all art makers. I was thrilled at the opportunity to step into this position three years ago and offer back the abundance I have received.

A highlight for me was planning, producing, and presenting the Young Lungs Dance Exchange 20th Anniversary Festival, as well as editing the 20th Anniversary Publication. Editing this book reminded me of the ground breaking work we were making and the conventions we were defying. Whenever I felt discouraged with my industry, my forever-mentor Tedd Robinson would remind me to focus on the work of collectives and organizations like Young Lungs Dance Exchange.

I am now ready to focus my attention on my dance company. I now have the confidence and experience to dance into this exciting new phase because of what I learned in my position of leadership with Young Lungs Dance Exchange. Thank you to the board of directors, staff, funders, artists and audiences I had the pleasure of engaging with through this incredible organization!

With love and gratitude,

Alex Elliott