Jobs (Calgary): Operations Assistant – Trickster Theatre

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

Job summary

A prominent children's theatre company in Calgary is seeking an Operations Assistant for the summer/fall season. This role supports logistical tasks and organizational duties for educational residencies and office operations, requiring arts administration experience and excellent organizational skills. The hourly wage ranges from $18 to $21, with a total contract value of $10,000.

Benefits

4% holiday pay

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in arts administration, stage management or working in schools in an organizational capacity.
• Strong desire to support the arts in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation for the 2025‑26 season starting in the fall.
• Logistical support for school residencies.
• General office organization and filing.
• Organize, schedule, and track equipment.
• Source and purchase costumes, props, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist with prop, costume and equipment storage organization.

Skills

Arts administration experience

Excellent computer skills (Mac and web)

Organizational skills

Graphics, web or video experience

Driving with a trailer

Job description

Operations Assistant – Trickster Theatre

Note: This is a summer/fall job contract funded by Young Canada Works. The successful applicant must be 30 years of age or younger and must be enrolled in a post‑secondary course either over the summer or in the fall. The work can be part‑time.

Background

Trickster Theatre is one of Alberta’s largest children’s theatre companies. It produces 35 to 60 week‑long artist‑in‑school residencies per year. The company operates throughout Alberta and was founded in 1980.

Responsibilities

The Operations Assistant will play a key role in the success of our company and our program. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks, working with Office and operations staff to support the preparation for the 2025‑26 season starting in the fall.

Specific Accountabilities

Schools:

• Logistical support for school residencies
• Confirming residency details and logistics

Office & Logistics:

• General office organization and filing
• General office reception
• Organize, schedule, and track equipment
• Source and purchase costumes, props, equipment, and vehicles as needed
• Ensure all insurance data (both vehicle and equipment) is up‑to‑date
• Research equipment updates and order new equipment as needed
• Schedule and organize vehicle and equipment maintenance as needed
• Tour supply management
• Assist in the collection of data for operational grant applications and reporting
• Collect program statistics for reporting purposes
• Database upkeep and data entry
• Website and social media support
• Assist with development of Google classrooms and slide shows for training
• Other duties as assigned

Production:

• Assist with prop, costume and equipment storage organization
• Other prop and costume support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in arts administration, stage management or working in schools in an organizational capacity
• Excellent computer skills (Mac and web)
• Very well organized
• Strong desire to support the arts in schools
• Helpful skills would also include graphics, web or video experience, driving with a trailer

Contract Details

Summer/fall position with a wage of $18 to $21 per hour plus 4% holiday pay, depending on experience. Total contract value $10,000. The position will start late June or July 1.

Contact

Please send resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. Put “operations assistant job 2025” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. Only those people chosen for interviews will be contacted.