Associate Producer

TO Live; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-arts organization in Toronto seeks an Associate Producer (Indigenous Candidate) for a one-year contract. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, collaborate with Indigenous Affairs on special projects, and support various productions including Indigenous-led initiatives. This role requires cultural program management experience and strong communication skills. Flexibility in hours is essential as the position may require night and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in cultural program management and/or financial administration experience in the performing arts.
• Experience in drafting contracts and negotiating skills.
• Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Indigenous Affairs to ensure ethical collaboration on Indigenous initiatives.
• Create and prepare programming budgets for review.
• Prepare and review contracts for Presentations.
• Liaise between production and visiting artists.

Skills

Cultural program management

Financial administration

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Associate Producer (Indigenous Candidate) - One Year Contract

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating Meridian Hall, St. Lawrence Centre, and Meridian Arts Centre. We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through our programming and staff initiatives. We are seeking applications from Indigenous persons. TO Live has an exciting full-time contract opportunity in its Programming Department for the role of Associate Producer. We are seeking applications from Indigenous persons.

The Programming Department of TO Live, headed by the Executive Producer is responsible for securing, servicing, and delivering TO Live’s rental business including corporate and private events, the communities and outreach program, and TO Live Presents programming.

The Associate Producer reports to the Director of Programming and works closely with the Executive Producer, Director of Production, as well as the Marketing and Communications, Ticketing Services, and Development Departments. The Associate Producer will also collaborate with the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement on Special Projects from time to time.

Producers at TO Live focus on TO Live Presents programming and are responsible for budgeting, contracting, planning, scheduling and executing events on time and on budget. There are opportunities to learn on the job and hone/sharpen your skillset.

TO Live Presents seasons include a wide range of events across multiple disciplines in its theatres ranging in capacity from 200 to over 3,000 seats. The successful candidate will support a variety of projects, gaining valuable experience producing multidisciplinary presentations across TO Live’s venues and public spaces. As part of this role, the Associate Producer will specifically support some of TO Live’s Indigenous led initiatives like the UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Art, Music, and Culture and the Indigenous Song Project.

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a deep understanding of each of the artists and projects assigned.
• Collaborate with the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement to ensure Indigenous protocols and ethical collaboration are integrated into all TO Live Indigenous initiatives.
• Create and prepare programming budgets for review with individual estimates for each department.
• Prepare and review contracts for Presentations for execution by the Executive Producer
• Continually update “working” budgets with actuals as they become known, escalating budget issues appropriately as needed.
• Prepare budgets for government grants and other development needs in consultation with the Development Department.
• Liaise between production, administration and visiting artists, including co-production and co-presentation partners.
• Reconcile and negotiate final settlement with co-producers and presented companies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

MIZIWE BIIK ELIGIBILITY

This position is supported by Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and the following eligibility criteria apply:

• Potential candidates must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, or eligible to register.
• Must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis.
• Must reside within the GTA.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience in cultural program management and/or financial administration experience in the performing arts and/or special event sectors.
• Experience in drafting contracts and negotiating skills.
• understanding and preparation of program budgeting.
• demonstrated responsibility for managing budgets.
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexibility in hours and schedules and include work on nights and weekends as required.
• Lack of natural light in workplace.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required.

THE ORGANIZATION:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

MIZIWE BIIK

ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Miziwe Biik is an Indigenous-led organization that provides employment and training services to the Indigenous community in the Greater Toronto Area. It offers programs and support in areas like skilled trades, healthcare, and technology, along with assistance for high school completion and post-secondary applications.