Coordinate Freewill Shakespeare Festival events in Edmonton while strengthening scheduling, volunteer oversight, and office administration skills. This six-week role runs June 11 through July 22, 2014.

Working under the Festival Managing Director, the Special Event Assistant divides time between event coordination and general Festival administration. Responsibilities include Group Bookings, Opening Night, Sponsor Nights, Talk Back Thursdays, marketing activities, audience research, and public inquiries. The successful candidate returns to full-time post-secondary education in Fall 2014.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate in office Group Bookings and special Festival events
- Secure equipment, rentals, and catering for events
- Train volunteers and oversee setup and teardown




- Plan marketing activities and develop audience surveys
- Provide office administration, statistics, and sponsor hospitality

Requirements:

- Return to full-time post-secondary studies in Fall 2014
- Work independently with minimal direction
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organization
- Communicate confidently with patience and positivity
- Bring Apple computer skills and volunteer experience

Support Edmonton Festival events through organized scheduling, volunteer coordination, marketing, and responsive office administration.

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📌 Special Events Assistant Edmonton
🏢 Theatre Alberta
📍 Edmonton