Job (Edmonton): Programming Assistant – Grindstone Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Grindstone Theatre in Edmonton seeks a part-time Programming Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Programming Manager, you will help develop and manage the Grindstone Producing season, festivals, and corporate events. Strong writing, organization, and social media knowledge are essential for success.

You will draft events on Showpass and WordPress, coordinate with artists, and handle contracts and deposits. This role requires in-office presence and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and revision skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities at work.
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a team‑oriented environment combined with the ability to work independently to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media marketing.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Business or Arts Administration

Responsibilities

• Help curate seasons of high quality performances at Grindstone Theatre produced by independent artists/producers and collectives.
• Maintain an organized Google calendar schedule for all shows.
• Draft events on Showpass and WordPress.
• Communicate with artists/producers to ensure images/bios/descriptions are correct.
• Draft Arts Presenting, Arts Creative and Corporate Contracts.
• Assist Programming Manager by tracking show deposits and processing payouts to producers each week.
• Manage all rehearsal studio rentals, including contracting, arranging resources and security access.
• Work Box office/ House Management shifts.
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Skills

Strong writing & editing

Organizational & time management

Attention to detail

Self-directed initiative

Teamwork & independence

Social media marketing understanding

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Business or Arts Administration

Job description

Job (Edmonton): Programming Assistant – Grindstone Theatre

Grindstone Theatre is seeking a part‑time Programming Assistant to join our growing team! Reporting to the Programming Manager, the Programming Assistant will assist in the development and management of the Grindstone Producing season as well as any festivals and corporate events. If you are passionate about theatre, have excellent customer service skills, and thrive in fast paced environments – we think you would be a great fit!

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Working under the Artistic Director & Programming Manager to help curate seasons of high quality performances at the Grindstone Comedy Theatre produced by independent artists/producers and collectives.
• Maintaining an organized google calendar schedule for all shows at the Grindstone.
• Drafting events on Showpass and WordPress
• Communication with Artists/Producers to ensure images/bios/descriptions/etc are correct.
• Drafting Arts Presenting, Arts Creative and Corporate Contracts
• Assists the Programming Manager by tracking all show deposits and processing show payouts each week to producers.
• Manages all rehearsal studio rentals, including contracting, arranging resources and security access.
• Working Box office/ House Management shifts
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Engaged in the Edmonton arts community and existing understanding of Grindstone’s mandate and operations
• Strong writing, editing and revision skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities at work.
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a team‑oriented environment combined with the ability to work independently to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media marketing.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Business or Arts Administration

Assets:

• Show producing experience

Position Details

• 1 part time position available @ $16/h starting wage
• 20-25 hours per week.
• Must work from in office
• Must be available for flexible hours

Deadline to apply is September 1st, 2021.