Job Title: Education Outreach Program Coordinator
Application Deadline: May 3rd, or until the position is filled
Targeted Start Date: May 9th, 2022
Term: 8-week Canada Summer Jobs Contract
Compensation: $19/hour, 35 hours per week
For the past 20 years, Theatre Prospero has celebrated the myths and stories at the roots of Edmonton’s many cultures through various theatre productions. We are committed to ensuring that our staff, crew, and artistic teams also reflect the diversity we see on our stages. We strongly encourage submissions from people of all backgrounds and look forward to continuing our tradition of discovering what connects us all through art.
This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applications must be between the ages of 15-30 and legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that the work for this position will be a mix of in-person and remote.
Education Outreach Program Coordinator Job Description:
The Education Outreach Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Producer and/or Artistic Director of Theatre Prospero. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator will work closely with the Artistic Director of Theatre Prospero to ensure that material is in line with the company’s artistic vision.
The duties of the Education Outreach Program Coordinator are diverse and are targeted towards the marketing and outreach of the company’s Fall productions to schools and the general public.
- conducting outreach to schools and community groups via phone, email, and print for productions
- acting as the primary point of contact for schools and the general public for inquiries about productions
- upholding Theatre Prospero’s mandate in the manner the outreach is conducted
- liaising between school contacts and production / artistic teams
Education Outreach Program Coordinator Qualifications:
We are looking for a self-motivated individual that has a keen interest and enthusiasm for celebrating stories at the roots of Edmonton’s many cultures through theatre, music, dance, and other arts. Facility with good writing and numerical skills, good communication skills, an audience focused attitude, out of the box thinking, and a strong willingness to learn are all a must. This position may be ideal for a current post-secondary student with an interest in working with schools/ the education sector, or those looking to increase their communications and marketing experience.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@theatreprospero.ca with the subject line “Education Outreach Program Coordinator Application.”
We are accepting applications until May 3rd, 2022, or until the position is filled.
