Job (Edmonton): Outreach Coordinator – Theatre Network

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Network, Edmonton’s secondary largest producing theatre company, is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to lead the “Where the Blood Mixes” outreach program for a contract period running from mid‑November 2012 to mid‑March 2013.

The role focuses on connecting with Aboriginal communities, schools, and youth organizations, coordinating pre/post‑show events, and facilitating group bookings and sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Strong background in marketing, promotions and community outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s Aboriginal communities and organizations, as well as organizations that work closely with or have interest in Alberta’s Aboriginal population.
• Experience in administration.
• Solid organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the theatre industry an asset.
• Experience working with high schools and/or youth organizations an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the outreach program for the production, including planning and promotion.
• Connect with targeted groups in Edmonton and surrounding areas, focusing on Aboriginal communities, schools and youth organizations.
• Arrange pre/post-show events and matinee performances with schools and youth organizations.
• Coordinate bookings, sponsorship discussions and group attendance logistics.
• Liaise between outreach organizations and Theatre Network staff, reporting on deliverables.

Skills

Marketing

Promotions

Community outreach

Administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Theatre industry knowledge

Experience with youth orgs

Job description

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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

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

Photo Credits

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): Outreach Coordinator – Theatre Network

Job (Edmonton): Outreach Coordinator – Theatre Network

Outreach Coordinator

Theatre Network, Edmonton

Theatre Network, Edmonton’s second largest producing Theatre Company, is seeking a dedicated and energetic individual for the contract position of Outreach Coordinator to lead the “Where the Blood Mixes” Outreach Program.

About Theatre Network

Theatre Network offers a three-show mainstage season, featuring the finest in contemporary theatre, including commissioned works from Alberta Playwrights. The company hosts Nextfest, a multidisciplinary festival of emerging artists, and presents the Roxy Performance Series, featuring a wide-range of professional theatre and other performances at its home, the Roxy Theatre.

About the position

The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for the advance planning of community outreach and promotion for the production Where the Blood Mixes, running February 12 to March 3, 2013. The goal of the Outreach Coordinator is to connect with targeted groups in Edmonton and surrounding areas, with particular focus on connecting to organizations, schools and/or individuals in the Aboriginal community. Acting as a liaison between targeted organizations and Theatre Network, the Outreach Coordinator will also arrange and facilitate pre/post-show events and arrange matinee performances with high schools and youth organizations.

Deliverables of the contract to include:

• Create an Outreach Package detailing the production, the artistic company and attendance opportunities for targeted groups.
  
• Determine which organizations to connect with and how to best promote the production to the organization’s members and staff through group bookings, cross-promotion, discounts, sponsorship., etc; as well as help facilitate those groups in attending performances.
  
• Act as a liaison between outreach organizations and Theatre Network staff.
  
• Plan and organize pre/post-show events including but not limited to Q & A sessions, panel discussions, receptions etc.
  
• Book matinee performances with high schools and youth organizations; assist in seeking sponsorship and/or funding support to facilitate groups with limited budgets in travel to the theatre and ticket packages.
  
• Work with Theatre Network staff to determine timelines, crossover and consistent messaging.
  
• Report to Theatre Network as required during the contract period on status of deliverables and confirmed outreach initiatives.
  

Qualifications

• Strong background in marketing, promotions and community outreach initiatives.
  
• Familiarity with Alberta’s Aboriginal communities and organizations, as well as organizations that work closely with or have interest in Alberta’s Aboriginal population.
  
• Experience in administration.
  
• Solid organizational and communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of the theatre industry an asset.
  
• Experience working with high schools and/or youth organizations an asset.
  

This is a contract position running from mid-November 2012 to mid-March 2013.

We thank applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

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