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

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Edmonton seeks a Concession & Merch Coordinator for the Freewill Shakespeare Festival. This 6-week position involves overseeing all concession operations, managing inventory, and supporting volunteers. Responsibilities include preparing sales areas, tracking finances, and ensuring patron safety. Applications are due by May 6th. Competitive compensation offered.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage concession noise during show time.
• Secure inventory at the end of each show.
• Ensure appropriate cash-out records are completed after each show.
• Support and motivate volunteers in regards to the sales tents.
• Provide supervisory assistance in relation to patron and volunteer safety.
• Assist in maintaining flow and control of the sales tents.
• Help manage external disruptions in the Park during performances.
• Take part in Safety Briefings with Festival Management.
• Prepare for and assist in facilitation of possible emergencies.

Job description

Concession & Merch Coordinator – Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Position: Concession & Merch Coordinator
Duration: 6 weeks, June 14 through July 25, 2013

Reporting to the Managing Director and working in tandem with the AMD/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, as well as coordinating supplies and rentals for special on‑site events during the Festival.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage concession noise during show time.
• Secure inventory at the end of each show.
• Ensure appropriate cash‑out records are completed after each show.
• Support and motivate volunteers in regards to the sales tents and delegate responsibilities appropriately, with assistance from the Volunteer Coordinator and Site Coordinator.
• Provide supervisory assistance in relation to patron and volunteer safety during performances.
• Assist in maintaining flow and control of the sales tents while the site is open to the public.
• Help manage external disruptions in the Park during performances.
• Take part in Safety Briefings with Festival Management prior to each show, and contribute to monitoring for possible inclement weather circumstances.
• As part of the Supervisory team, prepare for and assist in facilitation of possible emergencies or evacuations procedures.
• Maintain inventory records, and perform post‑job evaluation.

Application Information

Applications can be sent to: [e-mail].
Deadline for application: May 6th.