Due to unforeseen circumstances, Theatre Alberta is no longer offering the Executive Assistant / Internship opportunity for the 2014/2015 year. We thank all applicants for their interest, and hope you will continue to consider future Theatre Alberta employment opportunities.
Theatre Alberta is a provincial arts service organization and registered charity that represents and serves more than 1,000 theatre artists, enthusiasts, students, educators, and community and professional theatre companies from across the province. We are dedicated to encouraging the growth of theatre in Alberta by providing the highest quality programs and services, including:
• workshops and camps for teens and adults, urban and rural
• Canada’s largest independent fully-circulating theatre library
• online resource sharing services for auditions, employment, and productions
• theatre news, advocacy, and publications
We require an organized, motivated, and creative Executive Assistant / Intern to assist our team in the development of new research and partnership initiatives related to our strategic plan. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• the development of a robust system for tracking and analyzing membership retention and satisfaction data
• the management and development of existing and new partnerships between Theatre Alberta and the Alberta arts / culture / theatre communities
• the creation of profile descriptions for each of Theatre Alberta’s major programs and services that can be used for fund development purposes
• assisting the Executive Director with day-to-day operations, and with grant applications and other funding proposals
• assisting the Executive Director with identifying potential corporate sponsors and partners, and with the stewardship of existing and new partnerships
Applicants should be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about theatre, enjoy dealing with people, and able to work both independently and as a team player. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. A broad knowledge of Alberta’s theatre community and a demonstrated interest in the charitable sector will be considered assets.
This is a paid 12-month internship for the period of September 2014 through August 2015, designed to supply the successful candidate with marketable skills and excellent professional contacts in the arts and culture industry. The internship will take place in Edmonton, Alberta, with opportunities to travel to other cities in Alberta for meetings and events.
Only those applicants eligible for and registered with Young Canada Works will be considered. For more information, please visit www.youngcanadaworks.ca.
To Apply: By July 15, 2014, please forward your resume with letter of interest highlighting qualifications to Keri Mitchell, Executive Director. keri@theatrealberta.com
To learn more about Theatre Alberta, please visit us online at www.theatrealberta.com.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Theatre Alberta is no longer offering the Executive Assistant / Internship opportunity for the 2014/2015 year. We thank all applicants for their interest, and hope you will continue to consider future Theatre Alberta employment opportunities.
