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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.”