Operational & Producing Assistant
/ORGANIZATION:
Aphotic Theatre
DEADLINE:
December 22, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Aphotic Theatre is a Vancouver-based interdisciplinary company dedicated to creating space for under-represented voices — including women, BIPOC, queer/QTPOC, elders, and immigrant communities — by developing socially engaged performance that investigates bold ideas and embraces innovation.
CORE VALUES OF APHOTHIC THEATRE
Equity & Inclusion: Committed to decolonizing and de-tokenizing diversity in performance.
Amplifying Marginalized Voices: Focus on outsider experiences and stories often overlooked.
Interdisciplinary & Experimental: Exploring multiple languages, forms, and cultural aesthetics outside Euro-centric norms.
Cultural & Social Awareness: Engaging audiences in dialogue about politics, identity, and global cultural issues.
Collaboration & Community: Working closely with artists and communities to empower under-represented voices.
WEBSITE:
http://aphotictheatre.org
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As Operational & Producing Assistant, you will support Aphotic Theatre’s operational needs and producing tasks. Hours may fluctuate week-to-week depending on the current slate and productions, averaging around 10 hours per week. The position includes a combination of in-person and remote work. Applicants must be based in or around Vancouver, BC.
Between January and September 2026, Aphotic’s slate consists of three projects: two projects in development/workshopping phases, and one co-production.
Applications are encouraged from women, genderqueer/nonbinary people, trans people, and/or people of colour of all backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage contracts and letters of agreement; liaise with unions and the Artistic Director when needed.
Maintain and adjust production budgets.
Process and track contractor payments, invoices, deposits, and other financial paperwork.
Liaise with the bookkeeper on payroll and financial filings.
Maintain and update the Aphotic Theatre website.
Oversee social media and basic marketing tasks.
Liaise with presenting venues on box office and ticketing.
Manage the back-end of the digital box office (as needed).
Support grant writing, fundraising, and reporting.
Attend board meetings.
Update policy documents as required.
Schedule meetings (Zoom and in-person) and send reminders.
Manage Google Calendar, including timelines, grant deadlines, and meetings.
Complete WorkSafeBC, BC Societies, CRA, insurance, Vancity, and CADAC filings.
Support the Year-End Review engagement with the Artistic Director and bookkeeper.
QUALIFICATIONS:
No specific qualifications required.
Experience in marketing and/or producing is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume and a brief statement of interest to erin.aphotic@gmail.com with the subject line: Operational & Producing Assistant Application – [Your Name]. Applications are due no later than December 22, 2025.
REMUNERATION:
$27/hour
