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Administrative/Production:
Sidestream Festival – Chatham-Kent based Producer
Theatre Gargantua seeks a Chatham-Kent based Producer to assist with planning for our Sidestream Festival to be held at the Kiwanis Theatre from August 6-10. This position will gain a wide variety of job skills that are in high demand in the creative sector. Working remotely with the Toronto team, the candidate will:
assist with local coordination of marketing and publicity
liaise with local businesses for sponsorship
assist the Technical Director with sourcing and coordinating tech needs
assist with arranging accommodation and transportation for artists
assist with running the festival
coordinate returns of locally sourced equipment for the festival
The ideal candidate will:
Be creative with a love and passion for the performing arts
Have a commitment to the ideals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Have proven written and verbal communication skills
Be a problem solver with keen organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks
Enjoy working in a team-based collaborative work environment
Be able to work independently managing projects
Have a familiarity with technical theatre and/or stage management
Access to a car would be an asset.
This is an 8 week contract from June 16 to August 10, expected to average 35 hours per week at a rate of $750/week. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@theatregargantua.ca. Application deadline: Friday, June 6
“I got involved to help advance Theatre Gargantua’s compelling work which resides at the intersection of important social issues and novel presentation techniques and technologies.”