New West Theatre is now accepting applications for the full-time, short-term position of Production Assistant. This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program; all applicants must be between 18- 30 years of age.
Start Date: July 5, 2021
End Date: September 12, 2021
Rate of Pay: $17 / Hour
35 Hours per week
The production assistant will work closely with the Artistic Director and Technical Director in the delivery of a summer-long outdoor performance series.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Setup and teardown of event AV equipment
- Setup and teardown of event staging
- Backstage event support
- Painting set and props
- Liaise and communicate with Front-of-House manager
- Light administrative duties
- Other duties as required
All applicants will have completed some post-secondary training in the live entertainment industry or have equivalent work experience in the sector.
Application deadline is May 31, 2021
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume, via email only, to:
apply@newwesttheatre.com
Attention: Kelly Reay, Artistic Director
