Opportunities - NOW HIRING: Theatre Production Assistant and Marketing & Fundraising Assistant
Theatre Production Assistant (full-time, contract)
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ), a program designed to create opportunities for participants to gain work experience to improve their employment prospects. PerSIStence offers a dynamic, supportive and flexible work environment that supports this goal. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and residents of NL and:
This is a $4,541.60, 280-hour ($15.60/hr + 4% vac pay) contract starting June and ending in August. PerSIStence Theatre Company has a mandate to respond to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism through professional theatre and other initiatives. Our organization is committed to diversity and employment equity – in particular, due to the nature of our current projects, applicants who identify as Indigenous will receive preference. Our Theatre Production Assistant will work on our upcoming shows and exact tasks will be determined to best suit the career goals of the successful applicant. Our ideal candidate will be:
This position works with and under the guidance of the producing artistic director from the company’s offices located at 410 East White Hills Road, St. John’s, NL, which can be accessed via Metrobus Route 9, as well as performance venues around St. John’s. There also may be a requirement to this position to do some touring in early July with one of our projects, during which all expenses will be covered. The organization’s volunteer board of directors, particularly the HR Committee, also support the position. Please email cover letter and resume as a single PDF to hr@persistencetheatre.com - the deadline to submit is Monday April 29, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
Marketing & Fundraising Assistant (full-time, contract)
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ), a program designed to create opportunities for participants to gain work experience to improve their employment prospects. PerSIStence offers a dynamic, supportive and flexible work environment that supports this goal. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and residents of NL and:
This is a $4,541.60, 280-hour ($15.60/hr + 4% vac pay) contract starting June and ending in August. PerSIStence Theatre Company has a mandate to respond to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism through professional theatre and other initiatives. Our organization is committed to diversity and employment equity – applicants with special health and/or parenting needs can be fully supported with flexible hours, remote work options and other accommodations. We particularly welcome applications from members of equity-seeking groups such as those identifying as transgender, non-binary, 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, racialized, disabled, as well as people with lived experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to increase and flex their skills, plus expand their contacts within the private, public and non-profit sectors. Our ideal candidate will be:
This position works with and under the guidance of the producing artistic director from the company’s offices located at 410 East White Hills Road, St. John’s, NL, which can be accessed via Metrobus Route 9. The organization’s volunteer board of directors, particularly the HR Committee, also support the position. Please email cover letter and resume as a single PDF to hr@persistencetheatre.com - the deadline to submit is Monday April 29, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |