Arts Club Choir Director

Alliance for Arts and Culture; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Choir Director for a new community choir program. This role involves overseeing rehearsals, coordinating with staff, and teaching musical theatre repertoire to participants of all ages. With a commitment to inclusivity and creativity, the position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and nurture talent within the community. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering artistic expression and cultural engagement, and help shape a vibrant musical experience for all participants. If you are enthusiastic about music and community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Past experience as a choir director/conductor.
• Strong knowledge of musical theatre repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty scheduling and communication.
• Teach onsite classes and maintain an engaging environment.
• Promote the program in collaboration with the Education department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong voice instruction skills

Ability to lead a group

Flexibility to adapt curriculum

Ability to listen and respond to diverse needs

Education

BA or BFA in music or theatre

Equivalent experience in music or theatre

Job description

About Us

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company. The Arts Club offers the best in professional theatre and has staged over 650 productions. Arts Club is grateful to have our offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional shared lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are British Columbia’s largest non-profit cultural employer—hiring more than 500 artists, staff, and crew to stage up to 20 shows annually. We educate and cultivate students and theatre lovers of all ages, with over 2,500 people engaging in our education and professional development programs annually. We support artists and arts organizations through professional engagement activities, believing that investing in the industry benefits all. We are a major economic driver in the surrounding areas of our venues—our theatres attract a quarter million theatre patrons to dine and shop in the South Granville, Olympic Village, and Granville Island neighborhoods.

Our Mission

To inspire and nurture artists and audiences through cultural experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and artistically innovative.

Our Vision

A community that, through storytelling, is inspired to reflect on who we are and who we can be.

Our Values

Determination: We have the drive to continue moving forward, respecting our tenacious past and embracing our future fearlessly. This momentum ensures we remain artistic leaders in our community.

Curiosity: We desire to learn more about ourselves, our art, and our patrons. We foster diversity of thought and explore different viewpoints, engaging with each other, our art, peers, and community.

Creativity: We harness our imagination to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation. We believe in showcasing local talent through our resources.

Camaraderie: We interact with good-fellowship and levity. Our spirit of generosity and warmth fosters empathy and embraces differences, strengthening us.

Safety: We prioritize the health and well-being of our community, creating safe, inclusive spaces. We are committed to anti-racist and non-discriminatory practices, respecting and uplifting underrepresented voices.

We strive for a safe physical and mental work environment and are dedicated to inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. We aim for nuanced and varied perspectives in our storytelling.

The Arts Club Choir is a new program starting in the 2025-26 season, running from October 2025 to March 2026. It will be a community choir of 20+ people of all ages, focusing on Musical Theatre repertoire. The choir will meet one evening a week for two hours in one of our rehearsal spaces.

The Arts Club Choir Director will oversee the program, serving as the primary conductor, supervising the accompanist, liaising with Arts Club administration, and representing the program publicly. The choir will be open to all experience levels, starting from age 8, with rehearsals on Thursday evenings for two hours, across two 10-week terms: October 16 - December 18, 2025, and January 22 - March 26, 2026.

Responsibilities:

The Arts Club Choir Director will be expected to attend to the following responsibilities.

Administrative

• Attend staff meetings.
• Coordinate faculty scheduling and communication with the Director of Education and Education & Community Engagement Coordinator.
• Liaise with key Arts Club staff, including the Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Directors of Education and Development.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, and Accessibility Coordinator to support participants’ access needs.
• Supervise and support the accompanist.
• Prepare and submit final reports.
• Promote the program in collaboration with the Education department.

Educational

• Teach onsite classes for both terms.
• Work with the accompanist to select appropriate repertoire for various skill levels.
• Maintain a fun and engaging environment.

Qualifications:

Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to listen and respond to diverse participant needs.
• Ability to lead a group and foster a positive, inclusive space.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt curriculum to participant needs; commitment to inclusion, access, and serving equity-deserving groups.
• Strong voice instruction skills and extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire.

Qualifications:
• Past experience as a choir director/conductor.
• BA or BFA in music or theatre, or equivalent experience.
• Connection to and experience within the Canadian or international theatre community.
• Understanding of musical theatre genres and practices, with the ability to instruct across these styles.

How to Apply:

The Arts Club is committed to respecting, championing, and uplifting underrepresented voices and encourages applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.

We prioritize accessibility; please contact us if you face barriers in our application process, and we will work to accommodate you.

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject: Arts Club Choir Director – Arts Club Theatre Company.

You may also submit your application in accessible formats such as Word, PDF, audio, video, or request a Zoom interview.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Arts Club Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hiring is based on merit and organizational needs.

Remuneration:

$60 per hour – 2 hours weekly for 20 weeks.