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Jobs (Calgary): Operations Assistant – Trickster Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Operations Assistant – Trickster Theatre

Note: This is a summer/fall job contract funded by Young Canada Works. The successful applicant must be 30 years of age or younger and must be enrolled in a post secondary course either over the summer or in the fall. The work can be part-time.

Background

Trickster Theatre is one of Alberta’s largest children’s theatre companies. It produces 35 to 60 week-long artist-in-school residencies per year. The company operates throughout Alberta and was founded in 1980.

The Operations Assistant

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks. They will work with our Office and operations staff to provide support over the summer for the preparation for the season starting in the fall.

Specific Accountabilities

- Schools
- Logistical support for school residencies
- Confirming residency details and logistics

Office/Logistics

- General office organization and filing
- General office reception
- Organize, schedule, and track equipment
- Source and purchase costumes, props, equipment, and vehicles as needed
- Ensure all insurance data (both vehicle and equipment) is up-to-date




- Research equipment updates and order recent equipment as needed
- Schedule and organize vehicle and equipment maintenance as needed
- Tour supply management
- Assist in the collection of data for operational grant applications and reporting
- Collect program statistics for reporting purposes
- Database upkeep and data entry
- Website and social media support
- Assist with development of google classrooms and slide shows for training
- Other duties as assigned

Production

- Assist with prop, costume and equipment storage organization
- Other prop and costume support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

- At least 1 year experience in arts administration, stage management or working in schools in an organizational capacity
- Excellent computer skills (Mac and web)
- Very well organized
- Strong desire to support the arts in schools
- Helpful skills would also include graphics, web or video experience, driving with a trailer

This is a summer/fall position with a $18 to $21 per hour wage plus 4% holiday pay, depending on experience. Total contract value $10,000.

The company office is in NW Calgary; North of the Tuscany area (not accessible by transit).

The position will start late June or July 1.

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