St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival - Job Details
Posted: May 02, 2022
Expires: May 20, 2022
ST LAWRENCE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL IS HIRING!
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival is seeking a dynamic, personable, organized and creative individual who is
committed to supporting the efforts of this annual summer Festival.
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival was founded in 2003 and working with our local community, we aim to
provide diverse audiences with an inspirational and accessible theatrical experience of the highest professional
standard. The Festival welcomes a company of actors each June who perform two Shakespeare plays in repertory
throughout July and August as well as well as operating a Young Artist Training Program and other theatrical and special events. The Festival maintains a list of over 300 volunteers who contribute invaluable assistance in all areas of the Festival.
POSITION: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
START DATE: July 11th, 2022 DURATION: 6 weeks
WAGE: $15.50/hour x 35 hours/week LOCATION: Prescott, ON
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Production Assistant assists the Artistic Director and Site Coordinator to ensure the smooth
operation of the production side of the Festival.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working with the Artistic Director, Stage Manager and Site Coordinator, primary responsibilities of the Production Assistant include:
- Acts as running crew for The 39 Steps
- Provides labour as required for the set up and tear down of mainstage productions on a daily basis
- Assist Artistic Director and Site Coordinator as needed
- Responsible for executing Stage Management assigned tasks during rehearsal and performances
- Assist with costume care
- other production duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS necessary for the successful performance of the position include:
- between the ages of 18 and 30
- some skills in woodworking, power tools and or other technical theatre practice an asset
- demonstrated interest in the performing arts
- interpersonal and collaborative skills
- self‐direction and ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment
- ability to prioritize work, problem solve and manage numerous tasks simultaneously
- comfortable working outdoors, available to work evenings and weekends
TO APPLY: Send your resume with letter of interest by May 15th - 5pm:
By Mail or in person: General Manager Ingrid Bjornson Email: gm@stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
PO Box 119 206 King Street West
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
We appreciate all applications but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information visit www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.