Office and Artistic Coordinator

Job Title:

Office and Artistic Coordinator

Organization:

Gateway Theatre

Deadline:

May. 24, 2026

Organization Description:

Gateway Theatre is a registered charity and not-for-profit organization proudly situated on the traditional lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples. Driven by a passion to serve its audiences in bold and innovative ways, Gateway Theatre’s purpose is to create outstanding professional theatre and be a celebrated stage for the performing arts in BC, guided by the diverse stories of this place and beyond. To achieve our organizational mission and connect with Richmond's changing population, we employ staff with eclectic, multifaceted expertise. As a group, we take risks, we empower, we go beyond, and we listen. We embrace difference as something that challenges our understanding and provokes our growth. So, if you won’t settle for the expected, you have found your crew.

Website:

http://www.gatewaytheatre.com/

Job Description:

Reporting to the Executive Producer predominantly, and the Facilities Manager, the Office and Artistic Coordinator will support Gateway departments with administrative duties in preparation for the 2026/2027 season including preparing paperwork for the departments, assisting with small-scale projects, and researching for new initiatives at Gateway. On occasion, the Program Assistant may also receive opportunities and training from other Department Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Data entry and record keeping
• Archival organization
• Attendance and duties at summer artistic events, as needed
• Research and development for upcoming events
• Assist with Production administration
• General administrative duties for multiple departments within the Gateway Theatre offices
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

Candidates with relevant, transferable skills who do not exactly meet the below specification are encouraged to apply
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior organizational and multi‐tasking skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suits (Excel in particular)
• Keen interest in and understanding of theatre and performance or events
• Proven ability to balance individual initiative with working as part of a dynamic team
• Superior attention to detail
• A curious and proactive approach to projects

Assets (not required)
• Experience in theatre
• Knowledge of a second language, ideally, Cantonese or Mandarin
• Academic studies in Arts Administration, Education or Theatre Arts would all be of benefit to this work experience, but these fields of study are not essential.
• Experience working in special events

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The successful applicant must:
• be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment for a period of 7 weeks
• not have another full‐time job (over 30 hours a week)
• not be attending full‐time classes while carrying out this job
• be legally able to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible refugee)

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to Ashley Bate, Administrator at abate@gatewaytheatre.com by 11:59pm on May 24, 2026. We thank all applicants, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Gateway Theatre strives to be an equitable and inclusive workplace. We value an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of many different voices. We encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, or identity as an Indigenous person. We welcome self-identification in your application. Please also note any accommodations or accessibility requirements in your cover letter.

Remuneration:

$18.25/hr + 4% vacation pay