In need of a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer/Tech for an upcoming show.

Involves Lighting, sound and projectors. Fairly Tech heavy. Paid job. Non- union.  

Run June19-23 2012 at the Pumphouse Theatres, Calgary. Move in June 17th.

For further information or to submit a resume email liz@rel8shun.com 

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Inside Out Theatre invites applications for the position of General Manager; this is a part-time position with competitive compensation.

Inside Out Theatre offers high-quality drama education and theatre production opportunities to people with mixed abilities, where they can experience fellowship, development of their creative capabilities, and a platform to share their ideas and experiences. Inside Out Theatre will promote the role of people with mixed abilities in the artistic community, where they will contribute to the cultural exchange through theatrical performance and use the dramatic arts to create awareness of their issues and experiences.

Inside Out Theatre has been a small theatre company in Calgary for twenty years. The General Manager is a senior position that works in tandem with the Artistic Director; both positions report to the Board of Directors.

Core Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:

• Administration: administer the day-to-day operations of the organization; supervise and contract staff.
• Promotion: develop and implement promotion strategies for productions and instructional programs.
• Finance Management: develop budgets for productions, programs, and general operations; oversee short-term and long-term fiscal challenges; occasional bookkeeping tasks.
• Fund Development: establish relationships with individual and corporate supporters; organize and implement fundraising events and initiatives; complete applications for municipal, provincial, and federal grants.
• Program Management: facilitate communication with venues, partners, and personnel; participate in the effective implementation of all events, programs, and productions.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education in theatre arts or arts administration
• A minimum of two years experience in the administration of a non-profit organization, ideally a theatre company
• Experience with fundraising and budgeting
• Familiarity with the Canadian theatre community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Word and Excel, and familiarity with social media
• Knowledge of and experience working within the disability arts or the disability community in general will be considered an asset

Inside Out Theatre is committed to creating an equitable organizational environment, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Please email a cover letter, CV or resume, and list of references to careers@insideouttheatre.com by May  8, 2012. Please address the cover letter to the attention of the Hiring Committee.

Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Theatre Junction GRAND, Calgary’s Culturehouse for contemporary live arts, seeks an outgoing and enthusiastic Marketing Coordinator.

Reporting directly to the Audience Development and Communications Manager, the Marketing Coordinator supports the implementation of the company’s marketing plan and is responsible for activities related to promotions, advertising, sales, public relations, media, events, and patron experience. The Marketing Coordinator ensures all marketing and communications are aligned with the company’s artistic vision and mandate.

Qualifications:

• Completed, or near completed, post secondary education with an emphasis in Marketing or Communications
• High level of competency with computers and experience with a variety of programs including, but not limited to WordPress, email campaign software, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Minimum 2 years experience in customer service
• Creative, can think of unique and interactive ways to engage the public
• Time management skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Well organized and high energy
• Experience working with budgets, invoicing and realizing sales targets
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled with Social Media, particularly Facebook and Twitter
• A keen eye for detail and ability to effectively produce and edit a variety of material
• A passion for the arts and culture
• Bilingualism will be considered an asset

Responsibilities:

• Provide fresh ideas and contribute to the creation of exciting new initiatives to foster and develop a growing audience base
• Edit and write promotional items as needed, ensuring they are in sync with our brand
• Implement marketing strategies and coordinate distribution of marketing materials
• Assist in the formation of meaningful partnerships to build strong relationships in the community
• Maintain timely and engaging communication with the public
• Organize advertising booking and communicate needs with designer
• Organize media calls and maintain close communication with press
• Produce and edit performance playbills
• Perform routine website maintenance and ensure all web functions operate as efficiently as possible
• Manage online accounts on various social networking platforms to forge and maintain a strong relationship with our patrons
• Manage, produce and update budgets and reports

Does this sound like you? If so, please forward your resume and cover letter to Sydney@theatrejunction.com. (Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.) 

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Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking Stage Managers, Technicians, and Crew Members to be a part of their 2012 Story Lab New Works Festival.

The festival will be featuring three new shows that are products of the Mob Hit Story Lab Intensive; as well as an array of multidisciplinary acts, including live bands, music, and dancers. It will run from Wed. May 30th – Sat. June 9th 2012 at The Arrata Opera Centre with a combination of both evening and matinee performances.

Broken – Choreographed by Cassandra Uhlenberg and Claire Bolton is a dance piece following a young girl’s struggle with drug abuse and the loss of a family member.

I Don’t – Written by Andrea Halwas is a comedy about a wedding set in a rural hockey town where family differences weigh in heavily on the young couples’ special day.

Project Z – Written by Ben Blue and Dan Gibbons is a workshop piece about the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse and what the survivors will do to continue to stay alive.

Stage Managers
Currently seeking 2 Stage Managers – One for Broken and One for Project Z. Rehearsals will begin on Sun. Apr. 29th and run until the festival opens. Rehearsals will be split between two rehearsal spaces and running every night of the week. 6:30-10:30pm Monday-Friday as well as 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday. You will only be required to be available for the show which you would be stage managing. No show will rehearse all 7 days.

Technicians
Currently seeking 2 Technicians to oversee and help run the technical elements for the entire festival. This position will begin on Wed. May 23rd and run until Sun. June 10th. A strong technical background or interest in technical theatre is a requirement.

Crew Members
Currently seeking 3 Crew Members to manage the backstage while the performances are going on; as well as oversee all of the change overs between the shows. These positions will begin on Sun. May 27th and run until Sun. June 10th. An enthusiastic personality and the readiness to work are the qualities Mob Hit is looking for in its Crew.

All interested applicants please send a resume or statement of interest to Claire Bolton at cbolton@thisisamobhit.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for or, for Stage Managers, which show you would like to work on.

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Bar Staff Job Posting

Job Title: Bartender
Organization: Theatre Calgary
Position: Part Time Starting April 10 – May 13 (possibly later)
Application Deadline: Open Until Position Is Filled

Overview: Reporting to the Bar and Event Coordinator, you are an essential part of the FOH team providing high quality of service to patrons who attend our shows and setting an example showcasing your professionalism and ability to be a team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Theatre Calgary patrons with responsible liquor service as outlined by the AGLC
• Follow the guidelines set out in the Theatre Calgary Bartenders Guide
• Provide a high level of customer service to Theatre Calgary Patrons
• Be actively involved with set-up, intermission pre-orders, and clean-up
• Be willing to help out with other Bar, Front of House Tasks, and assisting other bartenders when necessary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Be comfortable with handling cash
• MUST have their AGLC certification before applying
• Pervious experience serving or bar tending preferred but not necessary
• Must be able to work independently and interact well with your fellow co-workers in a team mentality
• Must be able to provide a high level of customer service to Theatre Calgary Patrons
• Must be trustworthy, reliable, and be able to provide availability for a min. of 2 shows per week, in each run of a show in our season

How To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to Aaron Zeffer, Bar and Event Coordinator, Theatre Calgary:  azeffer@theatrecalgary.com

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Vertigo Theatre Society, Calgary, AB seeks a candidate for the following position for the 2012/13 season:

Playhouse Technician

This is a seasonal hourly position which commences August 21, 2012 and terminate June 22, 2013, and works under the direction of the Technical Director. The Playhouse Technician’s primary responsibilities are to provide excellent technical services to users of The Playhouse Theatre and to ensure that the Playhouse venue equipment is properly and safely used. The Playhouse Theatre is a 350 seat proscenium theatre used for Vertigo Mystery productions, YStage Family Series productions, and rental groups.

The successful candidate: 

• Possesses excellent sound and lighting technical skills
• Possesses excellent inter-personal, time management, and supervisory skills
• Has experience supervising crews for lighting hangs, focus, sound installs
• Maintains a high quality of work and attention to detail
• Ensures safety of the workplace by adhering to all health, security, and safety policies and procedures
• Is team oriented
• Has up-to-date first aid and WHMIS training
• PAL firearms certification is an asset

• This position includes benefits after an initial three-month wait period. 
• This position requires weekend and evening work 

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and the contacts for three references to:

Terri Gillis
Production & Facility Manager
terri.gillis@vertigotheatre.com

Applications will be accepted until April 13, 2012, with interviews commencing the week of April 16th. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) full time drama instructor positions for the twenty-eighth annual Summer Drama Day Camp.

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the participants through creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The instructors also facilitate their students in developing a production, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Drama Instructors will work under the guidance of the Camp Coordinator to assist in program development and be responsible for the overall execution of the curriculum. Instructors will also work closely in a leadership relationship with Camp Counselors.

Potential candidates must be available from 8:00-5:30 Monday to Thursday, and both day and evening on Fridays throughout the summer.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 8 – 14 and will have had previous experience in this area.
• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area
• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
• Experience with ESL
• Know how to have fun!
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.

Due to the structure of the employment grants received by the Pumphouse Theatre, applicants who are currently enrolled as University students and are continuing their education in the fall of 2012, or are recent graduates within the last 12 months will have an advantage.

Time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week for 8 weeks, beginning the week of June 18 and continuing through August 10, 2012 (Monday to Friday). The wage is $14.00 an hour.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Catie St-Jacques by mail, fax or e-mail by April 26, 2012. For camp descriptions please visit the Drama Class section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

No phone calls please. Suitable candidates will be contacted by phone.

Catie St-Jacques
Program Coordinator
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca
Fax: 237.5357

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The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) full time counselor positions for the twenty-eighth annual Summer Drama Day Camp.

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the participants through creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The instructors also facilitate their students in developing a production, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Counselors will work under the guidance of the Camp Coordinator and Drama Instructors to assist in the overall execution of the curriculum.

Potential candidates must be available from 8:00-5:30 Monday to Thursday, and day and evening on Fridays throughout the summer.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 8 – 14 and will have had previous experience in this area.
• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
• Experience with ESL
• Know how to have fun!

Some experience with the creative use and construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.

Due to the structure of the employment grants received by the Pumphouse Theatre, applicants who are currently enrolled as students (High School or Post Secondary) and are continuing their education in the fall of 2012 will have an advantage.

Time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week for 7 weeks, beginning the week of June 25th and continuing through August 10, 2012 (Monday to Friday). The wage is $10.00 an hour

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Catie St-Jacques by mail, fax or e-mail by April 26, 2012. For camp descriptions please visit the Drama Class section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

No phone calls please. Suitable candidates will be contacted by phone.

Catie St-Jacques
Program Coordinator
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca
Fax: 237.5357

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Job Title: Sales & Customer Service Associate
Position: Permanent; Full time; starting immediately
Application Deadline: Open until filled

OVERVIEW 
Reporting to the Director of Sales & Customer Service, the Sales & Customer Service Associate’s key responsibilities are to actively sell theatre tickets to New and Renewing Subscribers as well as to Single Ticket Purchasers and to provide the highest level of customer service while doing so.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to the following:

• Actively engages in selling Theatre Calgary Season Subscriptions and Single Tickets (by phone and/or in person) while adhering to the current Theatre Calgary marketing strategies and maintaining superb customer service levels.
• Is ( or quickly becomes) fluent on the Tessitura ticketing system in order to process and track purchases, ticket exchanges, ticket re-prints, etc.
• Keeps accurate and legible records (accounting, communications, pending files, etc.)
• Handles customer relations and patron inquiries in person and over the telephone in a manner that is not only respectful but which reflects the highest customer service standards.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with all aspects of Theatre Calgary in order to provide patrons and potential customers with accurate information regarding the company, our productions, the theatre, policies and procedures etc.. These communications must be made with the primary goal of ensuring an ultimate customer experience.
• Actively participates in all incoming and outbound call campaigns as required.
• Actively participates in all facets of Sales campaigns as requested (selling, tracking, calling, printing, mailings, etc.)
• Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must enjoy working with the public in a variety of capacities
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, work independently and interact well with a wide rage of internal and external clients
• Must be comfortable and proficient with telephone sales
• Must be comfortable and proficient participating in outbound calling campaigns
• Must be pro-active and creative with excellent customer service skills ( in person, written word, and telephone).
• Must be comfortable and productive in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace
• Must be flexible and work well under stress
• Must be well organized, decisive and have good follow-through skills
• Must be articulate, composed and able to represent Theatre Calgary to the fullest, on the telephone and in person
• Prior experience with Box Office Sales and ticketing systems preferred
• Must be computer literate – Excel, Word

HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter to
Kate Beck, Director of Sales & Customer Service,
Theatre Calgary
Kbeck@theatrecalgary.com

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