Job (Edmonton): Concession & Merch Coordinator – Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; In loco; CAD 20.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Theatre Alberta is seeking a Concession & Merch Coordinator for the Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton. You will manage the concession, beer and merchandise tents, inventory, and volunteer teams for the 2014 festival season.

The role runs June 24 to July 20, with evening hours, a weekly pay rate of $500 for six weeks, and travel reimbursement at $0.45/km for inventory restocking. A vehicle is required.

Competenze

• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexible team player ready to contribute to other jobs as required.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Personable and confident communicator who is patient and positive at all times.
• Basic level of understanding of live theatre and/or festivals.
• Preference given to those with concession, bar or food handling experience.
• Preference given to those with prior experience working with volunteers.
• MUST have a vehicle.

Mansioni

• Oversee management of the concession, beer and merchandise tents.
• Assist in preparing and stocking inventory for the sales tents.
• Ensure cash handling and monetary records are accurate.
• Supervise and motivate volunteers at the tents; delegate tasks.
• Maintain inventory records and assist in post-event evaluation.
• Support safety and crowd management during performances.

Conoscenze

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Communication

Theatre knowledge

Concession/food handling experience

Volunteer coordination experience

Vehicle required

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Edmonton): Concession & Merch Coordinator – Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Job (Edmonton): Concession & Merch Coordinator – Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Reporting to the Managing Director and working in tandem with the Assistant Managing Director/Volunteer Coordinator and Site Coordinator, the Concession & Merch Coordinator is responsible for facilitating smooth commercial operations of the top-of-the-hill Amphitheatre site. This includes overseeing management of the concession, beer and merchandise tents.

Duration: June 11 through July 22, 2014 (6 weeks)

Responsibilities include:

• Anticipate, prepare and pick-up inventory needs as required.
• Prepare the sales tents for business each day, including for special events.
• Display inventory attractively in concession/merch tents.
• Keep track of all monies coming in and going out of the concessions area.
• Secure inventory at the end of each show.
• Ensure appropriate cash-out records are completed after each show.
• Assist in maintaining flow and control of the sales tents while Site is open to the public.
• Maintain inventory records, and perform post-job evaluation.
• Support and motivate volunteers in regards to the sales tents and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Help manage external disruptions in the Park during performances.
• Provide supervisory assistance in relation to patron and volunteer safety during performances.
• Prepare for and assist in facilitation of possible emergencies or evacuations procedures.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal direction
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Flexible team player ready to contribute to other jobs as required
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Personable and confident communicator who is patient and positive at all times
• Basic level of understanding of live theatre and/or festivals
• Preference given to those with concession, bar or food handling experience
• Preference given to those with prior experience working with volunteers
• MUST have a vehicle

Hours of Work and Remuneration
The Concession & Merch Coordinator commences full-time work one and a half weeks prior to the festival. For the duration of the festival (June 24 to July 20), hours are approximately 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm Tuesday to Friday, and noon to 11:30 pm (with a break between shows) on Saturdays & Sundays. Scheduling outside of performances is based on inventory needs as required.

The weekly rate of pay is $500.00 for a period of six weeks, with personal vehicle expenses compensated at 0.45 cents/km for inventory re-stocking travel.

Deadline for application: March 1st, 2014

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled for mid March.

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