Job (Calgary): Summer Drama Camp – Assistant Coordinator – Quest Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Theatre in Calgary is seeking an Assistant Coordinator for its Summer Drama Camp. You will assist the Drama Camp Coordinator in organizing daily operations and supporting staff and participants aged 6–14.

Applicants must be current students returning in fall 2016, with strong organizational, computer, and communication skills. Some experience with props/costumes and first aid training are assets; 40 hours/week for 7 weeks starting June 26, 2016.

Qualifications

• Supervise youth aged 6–14 and contribute to a safe, engaging camp atmosphere.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy are required.
• Understand the creative theatre process and have related experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall organization and smooth operations of Quest Theatre Drama Camp.
• Support staff and participants during daily activities and rehearsals.
• Attend first aid training and assist with props, costumes and sets as needed.

Skills

Youth supervision experience

Highly organized

Interpersonal communication

Commitment to theatre education

Positive attitude

Education

Experience or education in theatre

Job description

Seeking Assistant Coordinator for Quest Theatre's Summer Drama Camp (Calgary)!

The Assistant Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Drama Camp Coordinator to assist in the overall organization and smooth operations of Quest Theatre Drama Camp.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise young people between the ages of 6-14 and will have had previous experience in this area.
• Be highly organized and computer literate.
• Have an understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area.
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants.
• Know how to have fun!
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• Attend first aid training.

Due to the structure of the employment grant supporting this position, applicants MUST be currently enrolled as students and are continuing their education in the fall of 2016.

Time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week for 7 weeks, beginning the week of June 26 and continuing through August 19, 2016.

Remuneration is ($17.00/hr).