Project X Theatre’s X Fest 2020: Theatre Under the Trees will run from July 13 to August 1 at Prince Charles Park in downtown Kamloops, and features two exciting and family-friendly productions: Red Riding Hood by Mike Kenny and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Melissa Young.
We are currently hiring for three positions: Production and Wardrobe Assistant, Marketing and Events Assistant, and Front of House and Box Office Intern. Applicants must meet the following Canada Summer Jobs requirements and be:
(a) between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
(c) legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
*Unfortunately, International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Project X Theatre promotes and supports the creation, development and awareness of theatre in Kamloops. We involve artists at all points on the career spectrum from amateurs receiving their first credit, to professionals who are keen to mentor the next generation of theatre practitioners.
The Theatre Production and Wardrobe Assistant will play an active role assisting the Production Manager and Head of Wardrobe in the execution and implementation of all the production (technical) elements required for our summer festival, X Fest 2020: Theatre Under the Trees. The Assistant will gain tremendous hands on, valuable, and immediately applicable experience as they will be involved in many aspects of production, from festival preparation to set and costume completion, and will be empowered and trained to assist with all the technical needs of putting on a live summer theatre festival. The Assistant will assist with; - scheduling and communications for the production team; - attending regularly scheduled production meetings; - crafting and mounting the outdoor theatre venue in Prince Charles Park; - installing and striking the set; - assisting the set, costume, and props departments with development, purchasing, and production as needed; - assisting with costume, prop, and set maintenance; - providing technical support for the productions during the festival; - assisting with the technical elements required for festival-related special events and outreach activities, which include Canada Day celebrations and the festival’s popular Improv night; - and helping to ensure safe worksite practices are followed for the duration of the festival.
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic technical theatre background
Independent worker, eager to learn new skills, problem solver
Experience with scenic painting, sewing, carpentry, and/ or operating sound equipment is an asset
Start Date: May 18, 2020
Wage: $15.00/hour
Hours per Week: 35
· The schedule will be created collaboratively between the festival and the employee based on festival priorities.
· Evening availability will often be required
The Front of House & Box Office Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, applicable experience while working with Project X Theatre’s Artistic Producer in the coordination and management of the Front of House and Box Office for X Fest 2020: Theatre Under the Trees. A customer service aptitude will be required in this position as the Intern will work under the Artistic Producer to coordinate and deliver a superior front of house and box office experience for patrons of the festival. The Intern will work closely with the Artistic Producer to run on site box office operations, including setting up online ticket sales, selling tickets before and during the festival run, answering customer questions about the festival and the shows, counting floats, reporting, and troubleshooting customer concerns. During the festival, and with the support of the Artistic Producer, the Intern’s tasks and responsibilities will include: - collaborating on product options for the concession, - purchasing and tracking inventory, - engaging with patrons, - helping coordinate volunteer ushers and ticket takers, - selling products, - counting floats, - reporting, - and being an all around positive presence for our audience members.
Start Date: May 25, 2020
Wage: $14.60/hour
The Marketing & Events Assistant (MEA) will work directly with the Artistic Producer of Project X Theatre on the delivery of the company’s Marketing and Events Campaign. Under the tutelage and guidance of the Artistic Producer, the MEA will oversee Project X Theatre’s social media channels and will assist in the creation of other marketing materials such as handbills, posters, programs, billboards, etc. The Artistic Producer will drive the overall goals of the marketing and events campaign, and will author the plan, but the MEA will have input on all aspects and will be given autonomy over their tasks as their skills and confidence develop. Tasks and responsibilities will include; - writing press release content, - proofing ad copy, - updating the Project X website, - communicating with media outlets, - delivering marketing materials, - posting on social media, - coordinating a Project X presence at community events, - helping the AP disseminate sponsor packages, - dealing with community groups to organize events, - selling X Fest tickets, - interacting with patrons and talking about X Fest, - and entertaining children at events to connect them with Project X and our activities. The MEA will be empowered to bring themselves and their ideas to the role, make it their own, and try new things.
Start Date: May 11, 2020
The schedule will be created collaboratively between the festival and the employee based on festival priorities.
Please email a cover letter and your working/theatre resume specifying which position(s) you are applying for, and demonstrating how you meet the above requirements, to Randi Edmundson, Artistic Producer, at randi@projectxtheatre.ca by Friday, May 1st. Please put the position(s) you are applying for in your subject line.
Project X Theatre prioritizes the hiring of those who self-identify as being part of underrepresented groups or as having additional barriers to entering or staying in the labour market (this may include Indigenous, visible minority, LGBTQ2, and first time worker youth). Applicants are invited to self-identify if they belong to any of these groups as part of their cover letter.
No phone calls please. We regret that only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for considering Project X Theatre and X Fest 2020: Theatre Under the Trees.