Call for Board MembersOur 2023-2025 board slate has several positions available for community members who are interested in joining a supportive group of like-minded individuals in supporting our vision, mission and guiding principles in an ongoing fashion as a member of our volunteer board of directors.
In addition to several at large board positions, we are particularly recruiting those with expertise in accounting/finance and HR to fill upcoming vacancies on our executive. Our board of PerSISters governs the organization through thoughtful and caring implementation of our by-laws, policies and strategic planning process in a supportive environment, grounded in feminist practice. Whether you are an experience volunteer or looking to expand your skills, we welcome your expression of interest. PerSIStence Theatre recognizes the limits of using binary language. Issues facing women do not only affect cisgender women: systems of oppression are interdependent and the patriarchy affects everyone in different ways. We welcome expressions of interest from ALL including folx identifying as seniors, youth (19+), transgender, non-binary, 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, racialized, disabled, as well as people with lived experience. Our work is enriched by diverse perspectives. The principal expectations of Board members include:
To express interest in joining our board of directors, please us a short expression of interest, along with your resume/bio or your LinkedIn, at your earliest convenience but no later than Friday April 29 via email to info@persistencetheatre.com. Please feel free to SHARE this announcement with others you feel may be interested! |
Canada Summer Jobs 2023 - three (3) positions availablePerSIStence Theatre Company is putting a call out for three (3) positions. We are looking for passionate and creative people to help support our goals. It is funded through the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program and applicants should be located within the metropolitan St. John’s, NL area:
Please send a resume and cover letter (PDF format preferred) to hr@persistencetheatre.com. The deadline to apply is March 31st, 2023. The qualifications for all CSJ applicants are:
PerSIStence Theatre Company Inc. is a non-profit organization that responds to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding, and embracing the core beliefs of feminism. Through professional theatre and related initiatives, we work to change hearts and minds. We offer opportunities to all genders with a focus towards people who identify as women - anyone on the gender spectrum who identifies either always or some of the time as a woman, including trans women, women of colour, Indigenous women, women living with disabilities, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women. Please email hr@persistencetheatre.com if you have any questions. |
Ongoing Opportunities - Professional Theatre
Through professional theatre and related initiatives, PerSIStence Theatre responds to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism.
We offer opportunities to all genders with a focus towards people who identify as women - anyone on the gender spectrum who identifies either always or some of the time as a woman, including trans women, women of colour, Indigenous women, women living with disabilities, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
Auditions are held periodically and as needed to cast professional actors for our activities - feel free to send us a headshot and resume (PDF format preferred) to info@persistencetheatre.com.
Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome to apply.
Production communities with PerSIStence Theatre are guided by our Respectful Workspace policy, available here
To stay abreast of hiring opportunities, please consider joining our professional opportunities notification list below:
We offer opportunities to all genders with a focus towards people who identify as women - anyone on the gender spectrum who identifies either always or some of the time as a woman, including trans women, women of colour, Indigenous women, women living with disabilities, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
Auditions are held periodically and as needed to cast professional actors for our activities - feel free to send us a headshot and resume (PDF format preferred) to info@persistencetheatre.com.
Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome to apply.
Production communities with PerSIStence Theatre are guided by our Respectful Workspace policy, available here
To stay abreast of hiring opportunities, please consider joining our professional opportunities notification list below: