Site Coordinator

Prescott Full Time $17.00/hr, 35 hrs/wk

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival - Job Details

Posted: May 02, 2022
Expires: May 20, 2022

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 throughout July and August as well as well as operating a Young Artist Training Program and other theatrical and special events.

POSITION: SITE CO-ORDINATOR

START DATE: June 6th, 2022 DURATION: 12 weeks

WAGE: $17.00/hour x 35 hours/week LOCATION: Prescott, ON

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Site Co-ordinator assists the Artistic Director, Production Manager & Stage Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the production side of the Festival.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, General Manager, and volunteers, primary responsibilities of the Site Co-ordinator include:

  • Provides labour as required for the set up and tear down of mainstage productions on a daily basis
  • Assist Artistic Director and Production Manager as needed
  • Supervise volunteers assisting with construction, painting and prop building
  • Responsible for executing Stage Management assigned tasks during performances as well as stage
  • turnarounds between performances
  • Work directly in the building and maintenance of set pieces, costume and props
  • Assist in Front of House duties, as needed including set up and take down
  • Assist assistant stage manager 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 theatre production 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.

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