production assistant Waterloo
Job description
Company description
MT Space was founded upon the value of centralizing marginalized and racialized artists and stories, filling what seemed to be a great void in a community of many different peoples. We are a multicultural theatre company based in the Waterloo Region. Our company was built off of the need to have more inclusive spaces for theatre, and we take time to learn from theatre practices around the world while immersing ourselves in rich cultural perspectives beyond the traditional theatre experience.
Job description
The Production Assistant will assist the Production Manager with the production planning of the IMPACT23 theatre festival. This position will rely heavily on mentorship and close communication between these two roles.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Production Manager with scheduling technical crew for the festival
- Assisting the Production Manager with creating a festival production schedule
- Contacting each of the companies invited to the festival to collect technical riders, plans, lighting plots, etc.
- Contacting festival venues to collect technical specs, floor plans, etc. and distributing these to the visiting companies (COVID-19 permitted)
- Assisting the Production Manager in finding and arranging possible theatre spaces along main transport routes in Kitchener and Waterloo for COVID-19 friendly IMPACT23 Festival needs
- Assisting the Production Manager with arranging rentals of production equipment for the festival
- Attending all production meetings and assisting the Production Manager by taking notes and following up on action items
- Other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with Microsoft Office and Outlook an asset
- Experience with theatrical lighting and sound an asset
- Organizational or producing skills from previous work an asset
- Experience working within the arts an asset
- Valid G-class driver’s license an asset
Note: This job will require internet access and a computer. MT Space is dedicated to ensuring this position is accessible to all candidates, so if you do not have the above, please reach out and let us know so that we may seek appropriate accommodation.
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs for an 8-week contract, with the possibility of extending the position until October 2. In order to be eligible for this position, applicants MUST:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Note: You do NOT have to be a student.
MT Space is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, but priority will be placed on candidates who are IBR (Indigenous, Black, Racialized) and/or newcomers/refugees.
Due to COVID-19, this position will take place online and in the office.
Please submit a CV/resume and cover letter to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and utilize rapid testing when working in person.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterloo, ON
Application deadline: 2023-06-09
Expected start date: 2023-07-04
