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Administrative/Production:
Theatre Gargantua is hiring three contract positions funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program: Associate Producer, Production Assistant, and Marketing Assistant. Job descriptions are below. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@theatregargantua.ca by April 30. Interviews will be scheduled May 1-3 for selected candidates.
We value, desire, and seek a rich diversity of experiences and cultures and are committed to an inclusive workplace culture. This includes valuing diversity within our company, providing a safe work environment, and fostering a culture of belonging. A diversity of voices and perspectives is critical to helping work that is relevant to the communities we serve. Theatre Gargantua encourages applications from equity-deserving groups including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Transgender, Nonbinary, Queer, Disabled, and intersections of those identities. Priority will be given to applicants who come from equity-deserving groups.
We also recognize that emerging artists often have multiple projects on the go and strive to be flexible in scheduling whenever possible.
Associate Producer
16 weeks – May 13-August 30
$700/week, 35 hours/week
The Associate Producer will receive on-the-job mentoring and experience in the leadership skills and roles required in producing original theatre, developing and creating effective educational outreach programs, and managing an arts organization. This position will require work in our offices in Toronto.
Working closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director, the Associate Producer will follow a work plan that covers tasks and responsibilities such as:
- Assisting in the pre-production work for our fall 2024, Main Cycle presentation, the fall session of our TD Emerging Artists Roundtable program, and our various 2024 Sidestream projects.
- Assist with project management for our Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse project
- Assist with network development opportunities of new partnerships with local and professional organizations
- Maintain community partnerships and company CRM systems
- Provide support for the Marketing and Administration teams for the promotion of Theatre Gargantua’s work
- Assist with a summer fundraiser from conception to completion with the other departments
- Assist with special event planning and implementation
- Assist with reporting and budgeting in a live theatre production context
- Assist with contract development and other administrative duties as required
What skills will the ideal candidate have?
- Creative with a love and passion for the performing arts
- Work experience in the arts sector is highly desirable
- Have a commitment to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Proven written and verbal communication in a professional setting
- A problem solver with keen organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Enjoys working in a team-based collaborative work environment
- Able to work independently managing projects and volunteers
- A working knowledge of technology and archiving digital media is an asset
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Mac based software and operating systems
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and therefore applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
- Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Production Assistant
16 weeks – May 13-August 30
$700/week, 35 hours/week
The Production Assistant will receive on-the-job mentoring and experience in the leadership skills and roles required in producing original theatre, developing and creating effective educational outreach programs, and managing an arts organization. This position will require work in our offices in Toronto.
Working closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director, the Production Assistant will follow a work plan that covers tasks and responsibilities such as:
- Assisting in the pre-production work for our fall 2024, Main Cycle presentation, the fall session of our TD Emerging Artists Roundtable program, and our various 2024 Sidestream projects.
- Assist with production of our Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse project
- Assist with network development opportunities of new partnerships with local and professional organizations
- Provide support for the Marketing and Administration teams for the promotion of Theatre Gargantua’s work
- Assist with a summer fundraiser from conception to completion with the other departments
- Assist with special event planning and implementation
- Assist with digital archiving of past show material
- Assist with contract development and other administrative duties as required
What skills will the ideal candidate have?
- Creative with a love and passion for the performing arts
- Work experience in the arts sector is highly desirable
- Have a commitment to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Proven written and verbal communication in a professional setting
- A problem solver with keen organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Enjoys working in a team-based collaborative work environment
- Able to work independently managing projects and volunteers
- A working knowledge of technology and archiving digital media is an asset
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Mac based software and operating systems
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and therefore applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
- Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Marketing Assistant
16 weeks – May 13-August 30
$700/week, 35 hours/week
The Marketing Assistant will receive on-the-job mentoring and experience in the leadership skills and roles required in producing original theatre, developing and creating effective educational outreach programs, and managing an arts organization. This position will require work in our offices in Toronto.
Working closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director, the Marketing Assistant will follow a work plan that covers tasks and responsibilities such as:
- Assisting in the pre-production marketing work for our fall 2024, Main Cycle presentation, the fall session of our TD Emerging Artists Roundtable program, and our various 2024 Sidestream projects.
- Assist with promotion of our Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse project
- Assist with social media management, newsletters, and web site maintenance
- Assist with network development opportunities of new partnerships with local and professional organizations
- Provide support for the Producing and Administration teams for the promotion of Theatre Gargantua’s work
- Assist with a summer fundraiser from conception to completion with the other departments
- Assist with special event planning and implementation
- Assist with contract development and other administrative duties as required
What skills will the ideal candidate have?
- Creative with a love and passion for the performing arts
- Work experience in the arts sector is highly desirable
- Have a commitment to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Proven written and verbal communication in a professional setting
- A problem solver with keen organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Enjoys working in a team-based collaborative work environment
- Able to work independently managing projects and volunteers
- A working knowledge of technology and archiving digital media is an asset
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Mac based software and operating systems
- Experience with Canva, WordPress, Facebook, and Instagram would be an asset
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and therefore applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
- Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
