Jobs (Calgary): Drama Education Associate – Quest Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home possible

Equipment provided

Job summary

Quest Theatre in Calgary is seeking a Drama Education Associate to oversee and expand Drama Education programs at Quest including School Residency programs, Seasonal Drama Camps, and any new initiatives approved by the Artistic Director.

Although the position’s primary objectives lie in the Drama Education branch of the company, the successful candidate will also be expected to be aware of and contribute to general activities of the organization, as their time allows, as part of the small team

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in drama/theatre or education (or equivalent).
• Basic office skills to communicate concepts, describe programs, understand budgets, manage, plan and report on programming.
• Experience with Artist Residencies in schools is an asset.
• Teaching or theatre making experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and expand Quest's Drama Education programs, including School Residency programs, Seasonal Drama Camps, and new initiatives approved by the Artistic Director.
• Contribute to general activities of the organization within the small team environment at Quest Theatre.

Skills

Basic office skills

Artist Residencies experience

Teaching experience

Education

Post-secondary education in drama/theatre or education

Job description

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

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

Jobs (Calgary): Drama Education Associate – Quest Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Drama Education Associate – Quest Theatre

Job Description

Quest Theatre is searching for a Drama Education Associate to oversee and expand Drama Education programs at Quest including School Residency programs, Seasonal Drama Camps, and any new initiatives approved by the Artistic Director.

Although the position’s primary objectives lie in the Drama Education branch of the company, the successful candidate will also be expected to be aware of and contribute to general activities of the organization, as their time allows, as part of the small team environment at Quest Theatre.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in drama/theatre or education (or equivalent), have basic office skills to communicate concepts, describe programs, understand budgets, manage, plan and report on programming. Previous experience with Artist Residencies in schools, teaching or theatre making activities is an asset.

The successful candidate will have to clear a security check for vulnerable sectors (paid for by Quest Theatre).

Contract Details

Anticipated start date March 3, 2025

Temporary part-time (20 flex hours/week): $26/hour for a period of 24 months ending February 28, 2027.

Please note the position requires the occasional weekend and evening hours. As a contract employee it is expected that the successful candidate supplies their own equipment (computer, phone, transportation). Although a workstation is provided at Quest, it is possible for the candidate to work from home for a portion of the job. Other work, collaboration with staff or teams, preparation of materials, visits to programs at schools, will be required to be done in person.

Deadline to Apply

January 31st, 2025

This position is made possible thanks to funding from The Calgary Foundation, Calgary Arts Development and the City of Calgary, as well as Quest Theatre’s other operational funders, Canada Council for the Arts and Alberta Foundation for the Arts.