Special Events Assistant
Job Information
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest annual Shakespeare Festival with an annual budget of $4 million and a team of professional artists and administrators. Now entering our 22nd Season, we produce four professional productions annually in two large open-backed tents in Vanier Park. Our mandate is to provide high quality, accessible Shakespeare productions, while maintaining affordable ticket prices.
Bard on the Beach is seeking a capable, enthusiastic individual to join our operations team to assist in a broad range of logistical and event coordination support tasks. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this position will also provide on-the-ground assistance during events.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Tasks and responsibilities are primarily in two key areas – event coordination and administrative support.
Event Coordination – the candidate will bring a background in event coordination to:
- liaise with sponsors and partners holding events on site
- assist in coordination of signature Bard events – Bard-B-Q & Fireworks and Wine-Tasting
- assist in organizing Bard hospitality events including annual volunteer BBQ
Administrative Support – the candidate will be able to use their organizational skills to provide general administrative support to the operations team.
- completed post-secondary training or equivalent work experience
- experience coordinating a variety of events, preferably in theatre or festival environments
- a passion for live theatre and the arts, particularly Shakespeare
- highly professional with strong communication skills
- adept at working with Excel spreadsheets
- ability to develop plans, communicate and execute them effectively
- ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
- conscientious, able to work independently and also as part of a team
- organized and detail oriented while keeping an eye on the big picture
- comfortable supervising volunteers
- cash handling experience an asset
- experience with Theatre Manager Ticketing system is an asset
Please submit cover letter and resume by Friday, March 11 to: Liz Wilton-McMahan, Senior Operations Manager
By e-mail: lwilton@bardonthebeach.org By Fax: 604-737-0425
By Mail: 203-456 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC,
Thank you for your interest, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Hours: This is a seasonal position beginning in May. Hours may vary week to week dependent on number of events. Shifts will include evening and weekend work.
